Add 14/12 and 21/56
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 21/56
14/12 + 21/56 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
14/12 = 14 × 14/12 × 14 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 63/168 = 196 + 63/168 = 259/168 - 259/168 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 14/12 + 21/56 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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