Add 6/12 and 16/56
6/12 + 16/56 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
6/12 = 6 × 14/12 × 14 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 48/168 = 84 + 48/168 = 132/168 - 132/168 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 6/12 + 16/56 = 11/14
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