Add 10/12 and 48/56
10/12 + 48/56 is 71/42.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 14/12 × 14 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 144/168 = 140 + 144/168 = 284/168 - 284/168 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 10/12 + 48/56 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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