Add 12/56 and 7/3
1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 2 1/3
12/56 + 7/3 is 107/42.
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,
7/3 = 7 × 56/3 × 56 = 392/168 - Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 392/168 = 36 + 392/168 = 428/168 - 428/168 simplified gives 107/42
- So, 12/56 + 7/3 = 107/42
In mixed form: 223/42
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