Add 12/56 and 2/9
12/56 + 2/9 is 55/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
2/9 = 2 × 56/9 × 56 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 112/504 = 108 + 112/504 = 220/504 - 220/504 simplified gives 55/126
- So, 12/56 + 2/9 = 55/126
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