Add 63/12 and 2/56
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 2/56
63/12 + 2/56 is 37/7.
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,
63/12 = 63 × 14/12 × 14 = 882/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
882/168 + 6/168 = 882 + 6/168 = 888/168 - 888/168 simplified gives 37/7
- So, 63/12 + 2/56 = 37/7
In mixed form: 52/7
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