Add 90/3 and 12/56
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 12/56
90/3 + 12/56 is 423/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
90/3 = 90 × 56/3 × 56 = 5040/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/168 + 36/168 = 5040 + 36/168 = 5076/168 - 5076/168 simplified gives 423/14
- So, 90/3 + 12/56 = 423/14
In mixed form: 303/14
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