Add 12/56 and 25/6, Solve 12/56 + 4 1/6 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 25/6

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

12/56 + 25/6 is 92/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168
Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 700/168 = 36 + 700/168 = 736/168
736/168 simplified gives 92/21
So, 12/56 + 25/6 = 92/21
In mixed form: 48/21

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