Add 42/12 and 63/56
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 7/56
42/12 + 63/56 is 37/8.
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,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
588/168 + 189/168 = 588 + 189/168 = 777/168 - 777/168 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 42/12 + 63/56 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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