Add 42/12 and 14/56, Solve 3 6/12 + 14/56 as a fraction

Add 42/12 and 14/56

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 14/56

42/12 + 14/56 is 15/4.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
42/12 = 42 × 14/12 × 14 = 588/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
Add the two like fractions:
588/168 + 42/168 = 588 + 42/168 = 630/168
630/168 simplified gives 15/4
So, 42/12 + 14/56 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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