Add 12/56 and 24/42
12/56 + 24/42 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 96/168 = 36 + 96/168 = 132/168 - 132/168 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 12/56 + 24/42 = 11/14
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