Add 2/56 and 7/12
2/56 + 7/12 is 13/21.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 14/12 × 14 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 98/168 = 6 + 98/168 = 104/168 - 104/168 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 2/56 + 7/12 = 13/21
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