Add 14/21 and 12/56
14/21 + 12/56 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 36/168 = 112 + 36/168 = 148/168 - 148/168 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 14/21 + 12/56 = 37/42
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