Add 54/12 and 10/56, Solve 4 6/12 + 10/56 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 10/56

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 10/56

54/12 + 10/56 is 131/28.

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,
54/12 = 54 × 14/12 × 14 = 756/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
Add the two like fractions:
756/168 + 30/168 = 756 + 30/168 = 786/168
786/168 simplified gives 131/28
So, 54/12 + 10/56 = 131/28
In mixed form: 419/28

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