Add 10/56 and 42/12, Solve 10/56 + 3 6/12 as a fraction

Add 10/56 and 42/12

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

10/56 + 42/12 is 103/28.

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,
42/12 = 42 × 14/12 × 14 = 588/168
Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 588/168 = 30 + 588/168 = 618/168
618/168 simplified gives 103/28
So, 10/56 + 42/12 = 103/28
In mixed form: 319/28

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