Add 12/24 and 7/56
12/24 + 7/56 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 21/168 = 84 + 21/168 = 105/168 - 105/168 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 12/24 + 7/56 = 5/8
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