Add 12/18 and 30/56
12/18 + 30/56 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
12/18 = 12 × 28/18 × 28 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 270/504 = 336 + 270/504 = 606/504 - 606/504 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 12/18 + 30/56 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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