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Add 1/12 and 36/56

1/12 + 36/56 is 61/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    1/12 = 1 × 14/12 × 14 = 14/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/168 + 108/168 = 14 + 108/168 = 122/168
  5. 122/168 simplified gives 61/84
  6. So, 1/12 + 36/56 = 61/84

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