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Add 1/56 and 12/16

1/56 + 12/16 is 43/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    1/56 = 1 × 2/56 × 2 = 2/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/112 + 84/112 = 2 + 84/112 = 86/112
  5. 86/112 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 1/56 + 12/16 = 43/56

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