Add 35/56 and 12/14
35/56 + 12/14 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
12/14 = 12 × 4/14 × 4 = 48/56 - Add the two like fractions:
35/56 + 48/56 = 35 + 48/56 = 83/56 - So, 35/56 + 12/14 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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