Add 12/56 and 10/18
12/56 + 10/18 is 97/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
10/18 = 10 × 28/18 × 28 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 280/504 = 108 + 280/504 = 388/504 - 388/504 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 12/56 + 10/18 = 97/126
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