Add 12/5 and 8/56
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 8/56
12/5 + 8/56 is 89/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
672/280 + 40/280 = 672 + 40/280 = 712/280 - 712/280 simplified gives 89/35
- So, 12/5 + 8/56 = 89/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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