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Add 14/56 and 18/12

1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 1 6/12

14/56 + 18/12 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    18/12 = 18 × 14/12 × 14 = 252/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/168 + 252/168 = 42 + 252/168 = 294/168
  5. 294/168 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 14/56 + 18/12 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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