Add 56/3 and 14/4
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 3 2/4
56/3 + 14/4 is 133/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
56/3 = 56 × 4/3 × 4 = 224/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12 - Add the two like fractions:
224/12 + 42/12 = 224 + 42/12 = 266/12 - 266/12 simplified gives 133/6
- So, 56/3 + 14/4 = 133/6
In mixed form: 221/6
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