Add 42/21 and 12/56
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 12/56
42/21 + 12/56 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
42/21 = 42 × 8/21 × 8 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 36/168 = 336 + 36/168 = 372/168 - 372/168 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 42/21 + 12/56 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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