Add 14/3 and 12/56, Solve 4 2/3 + 12/56 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 12/56

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 12/56

14/3 + 12/56 is 205/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
14/3 = 14 × 56/3 × 56 = 784/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Add the two like fractions:
784/168 + 36/168 = 784 + 36/168 = 820/168
820/168 simplified gives 205/42
So, 14/3 + 12/56 = 205/42
In mixed form: 437/42

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