Add 2/12 and 42/56, Solve 2/12 + 42/56 as a fraction

Add 2/12 and 42/56

2/12 + 42/56 is 11/12.

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,
2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 126/168 = 28 + 126/168 = 154/168
154/168 simplified gives 11/12
So, 2/12 + 42/56 = 11/12

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