Add 1/56 and 10/12
1/56 + 10/12 is 143/168.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
10/12 = 10 × 14/12 × 14 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
3/168 + 140/168 = 3 + 140/168 = 143/168 - So, 1/56 + 10/12 = 143/168
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