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Add 10/56 and 5/12

10/56 + 5/12 is 25/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    5/12 = 5 × 14/12 × 14 = 70/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/168 + 70/168 = 30 + 70/168 = 100/168
  5. 100/168 simplified gives 25/42
  6. So, 10/56 + 5/12 = 25/42

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