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Add 54/12 and 14/56

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 14/56

54/12 + 14/56 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    54/12 = 54 × 14/12 × 14 = 756/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/168 + 42/168 = 756 + 42/168 = 798/168
  5. 798/168 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 54/12 + 14/56 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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