Add 1/6 and 12/56
1/6 + 12/56 is 8/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 36/168 = 28 + 36/168 = 64/168 - 64/168 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 1/6 + 12/56 = 8/21
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