Add 2/56 and 4/12
2/56 + 4/12 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
4/12 = 4 × 14/12 × 14 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 56/168 = 6 + 56/168 = 62/168 - 62/168 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 2/56 + 4/12 = 31/84
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