Add 2/12 and 10/56
2/12 + 10/56 is 29/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 30/168 = 28 + 30/168 = 58/168 - 58/168 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 2/12 + 10/56 = 29/84
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