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Add 3/56 and 21/12

1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 9/12

3/56 + 21/12 is 101/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    21/12 = 21 × 14/12 × 14 = 294/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/168 + 294/168 = 9 + 294/168 = 303/168
  5. 303/168 simplified gives 101/56
  6. So, 3/56 + 21/12 = 101/56
    In mixed form: 145/56

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