Add 42/14 and 3/56
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 3/56
42/14 + 3/56 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
42/14 = 42 × 4/14 × 4 = 168/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Add the two like fractions:
168/56 + 3/56 = 168 + 3/56 = 171/56 - So, 42/14 + 3/56 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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