Add 3/12 and 18/56
3/12 + 18/56 is 4/7.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 14/12 × 14 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 54/168 = 42 + 54/168 = 96/168 - 96/168 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 3/12 + 18/56 = 4/7
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