Add 1/12 and 21/56
1/12 + 21/56 is 11/24.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 14/12 × 14 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 63/168 = 14 + 63/168 = 77/168 - 77/168 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 1/12 + 21/56 = 11/24
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