Add 7/56 and 2/12
7/56 + 2/12 is 7/24.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 28/168 = 21 + 28/168 = 49/168 - 49/168 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 7/56 + 2/12 = 7/24
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