Add 12/56 and 12/36
12/56 + 12/36 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
12/36 = 12 × 14/36 × 14 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 168/504 = 108 + 168/504 = 276/504 - 276/504 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 12/56 + 12/36 = 23/42
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