Add 49/3 and 12/56, Solve 16 1/3 + 12/56 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 12/56

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 12/56

49/3 + 12/56 is 695/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
49/3 = 49 × 56/3 × 56 = 2744/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Add the two like fractions:
2744/168 + 36/168 = 2744 + 36/168 = 2780/168
2780/168 simplified gives 695/42
So, 49/3 + 12/56 = 695/42
In mixed form: 1623/42

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