Add 12/54 and 20/56
12/54 + 20/56 is 73/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
12/54 = 12 × 28/54 × 28 = 336/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
20/56 = 20 × 27/56 × 27 = 540/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1512 + 540/1512 = 336 + 540/1512 = 876/1512 - 876/1512 simplified gives 73/126
- So, 12/54 + 20/56 = 73/126
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