Add 6/56 and 1/12
6/56 + 1/12 is 4/21.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
1/12 = 1 × 14/12 × 14 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 14/168 = 18 + 14/168 = 32/168 - 32/168 simplified gives 4/21
- So, 6/56 + 1/12 = 4/21
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