Add 60/56 and 2/12
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 2/12
60/56 + 2/12 is 26/21.
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,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 28/168 = 180 + 28/168 = 208/168 - 208/168 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 60/56 + 2/12 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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