Add 12/28 and 4/56
12/28 + 4/56 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
12/28 = 12 × 2/28 × 2 = 24/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
4/56 = 4 × 1/56 × 1 = 4/56 - Add the two like fractions:
24/56 + 4/56 = 24 + 4/56 = 28/56 - 28/56 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 12/28 + 4/56 = 1/2
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