Add 12/56 and 4/3
1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 1 1/3
12/56 + 4/3 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
4/3 = 4 × 56/3 × 56 = 224/168 - Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 224/168 = 36 + 224/168 = 260/168 - 260/168 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 12/56 + 4/3 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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