Add 16/12 and 15/56
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 15/56
16/12 + 15/56 is 269/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
16/12 = 16 × 14/12 × 14 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 45/168 = 224 + 45/168 = 269/168 - So, 16/12 + 15/56 = 269/168
In mixed form: 1101/168
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