Add 3/14 and 42/56
3/14 + 42/56 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
12/56 + 42/56 = 12 + 42/56 = 54/56 - 54/56 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 3/14 + 42/56 = 27/28
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