Add 10/56 and 2/12
10/56 + 2/12 is 29/84.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 28/168 = 30 + 28/168 = 58/168 - 58/168 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 10/56 + 2/12 = 29/84
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