Add 6/12 and 25/56
6/12 + 25/56 is 53/56.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 14/12 × 14 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 75/168 = 84 + 75/168 = 159/168 - 159/168 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 6/12 + 25/56 = 53/56
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