Add 54/56 and 6/12
54/56 + 6/12 is 41/28.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 14/12 × 14 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
162/168 + 84/168 = 162 + 84/168 = 246/168 - 246/168 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 54/56 + 6/12 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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