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Add 1/56 and 12/3

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 4 0/3

1/56 + 12/3 is 225/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    12/3 = 12 × 56/3 × 56 = 672/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/168 + 672/168 = 3 + 672/168 = 675/168
  5. 675/168 simplified gives 225/56
  6. So, 1/56 + 12/3 = 225/56
    In mixed form: 41/56

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