Add 42/12 and 50/56
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 50/56
42/12 + 50/56 is 123/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
588/168 + 150/168 = 588 + 150/168 = 738/168 - 738/168 simplified gives 123/28
- So, 42/12 + 50/56 = 123/28
In mixed form: 411/28
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