Add 14/56 and 12/6
1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 2 0/6
14/56 + 12/6 is 9/4.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
12/6 = 12 × 28/6 × 28 = 336/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 336/168 = 42 + 336/168 = 378/168 - 378/168 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 14/56 + 12/6 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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