Add 12/42 and 25/56
12/42 + 25/56 is 41/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
12/42 = 12 × 4/42 × 4 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168 - Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 75/168 = 48 + 75/168 = 123/168 - 123/168 simplified gives 41/56
- So, 12/42 + 25/56 = 41/56
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