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Add 1/28 and 12/56

1/28 + 12/56 is 1/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    1/28 = 1 × 2/28 × 2 = 2/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/56 + 12/56 = 2 + 12/56 = 14/56
  5. 14/56 simplified gives 1/4
  6. So, 1/28 + 12/56 = 1/4

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