Add 6/56 and 27/12, Solve 6/56 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 6/56 and 27/12

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

6/56 + 27/12 is 33/14.

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,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
27/12 = 27 × 14/12 × 14 = 378/168
Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 378/168 = 18 + 378/168 = 396/168
396/168 simplified gives 33/14
So, 6/56 + 27/12 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14

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