Add 1/12 and 42/56
1/12 + 42/56 is 5/6.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 126/168 = 14 + 126/168 = 140/168 - 140/168 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 1/12 + 42/56 = 5/6
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