Add 5/3 and 12/56
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 12/56
5/3 + 12/56 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
5/3 = 5 × 56/3 × 56 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 36/168 = 280 + 36/168 = 316/168 - 316/168 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 5/3 + 12/56 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/3+12/56 5/3+24/56 5/6+12/56 15/3+12/56 5/3+36/56 5/9+12/56 25/3+12/56 5/3+60/56 5/15+12/56 35/3+12/56 5/3+84/56 5/21+12/56