Add 36/42 and 12/56
36/42 + 12/56 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 36/168 = 144 + 36/168 = 180/168 - 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 36/42 + 12/56 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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