Add 5/56 and 4/14
5/56 + 4/14 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
5/56 = 5 × 1/56 × 1 = 5/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
4/14 = 4 × 4/14 × 4 = 16/56 - Add the two like fractions:
5/56 + 16/56 = 5 + 16/56 = 21/56 - 21/56 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/56 + 4/14 = 3/8
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