Add 56/12 and 56/9
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 6 2/9
56/12 + 56/9 is 98/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
56/12 = 56 × 3/12 × 3 = 168/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36 - Add the two like fractions:
168/36 + 224/36 = 168 + 224/36 = 392/36 - 392/36 simplified gives 98/9
- So, 56/12 + 56/9 = 98/9
In mixed form: 108/9
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