Add 15/56 and 50/12
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 4 2/12
15/56 + 50/12 is 745/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
50/12 = 50 × 14/12 × 14 = 700/168 - Add the two like fractions:
45/168 + 700/168 = 45 + 700/168 = 745/168 - So, 15/56 + 50/12 = 745/168
In mixed form: 473/168
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