Add 8/56 and 12/42
8/56 + 12/42 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
12/42 = 12 × 4/42 × 4 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 48/168 = 24 + 48/168 = 72/168 - 72/168 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 8/56 + 12/42 = 3/7
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