Add 12/56 and 7/6
1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 1 1/6
12/56 + 7/6 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/6 = 7 × 28/6 × 28 = 196/168 - Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 196/168 = 36 + 196/168 = 232/168 - 232/168 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 12/56 + 7/6 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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