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Add 54/56 and 5/12

54/56 + 5/12 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    5/12 = 5 × 14/12 × 14 = 70/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/168 + 70/168 = 162 + 70/168 = 232/168
  5. 232/168 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 54/56 + 5/12 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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