Add 54/56 and 10/12
54/56 + 10/12 is 151/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
10/12 = 10 × 14/12 × 14 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
162/168 + 140/168 = 162 + 140/168 = 302/168 - 302/168 simplified gives 151/84
- So, 54/56 + 10/12 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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