Add 12/56 and 4/6
12/56 + 4/6 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
4/6 = 4 × 28/6 × 28 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 112/168 = 36 + 112/168 = 148/168 - 148/168 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 12/56 + 4/6 = 37/42
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