Add 14/16 and 12/56
14/16 + 12/56 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
12/56 = 12 × 2/56 × 2 = 24/112 - Add the two like fractions:
98/112 + 24/112 = 98 + 24/112 = 122/112 - 122/112 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 14/16 + 12/56 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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