Add 3/12 and 50/56
3/12 + 50/56 is 8/7.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 150/168 = 42 + 150/168 = 192/168 - 192/168 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 3/12 + 50/56 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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