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Add 1/42 and 12/56

1/42 + 12/56 is 5/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/168 + 36/168 = 4 + 36/168 = 40/168
  5. 40/168 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 1/42 + 12/56 = 5/21

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