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Add 3/14 and 12/56

3/14 + 12/56 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/56 + 12/56 = 12 + 12/56 = 24/56
  5. 24/56 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 3/14 + 12/56 = 3/7

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