Add 56/12 and 1/7, Solve 4 8/12 + 1/7 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 1/7

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1/7

56/12 + 1/7 is 101/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
56/12 = 56 × 7/12 × 7 = 392/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
1/7 = 1 × 12/7 × 12 = 12/84
Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 12/84 = 392 + 12/84 = 404/84
404/84 simplified gives 101/21
So, 56/12 + 1/7 = 101/21
In mixed form: 417/21

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