Add 12/56 and 12/9, Solve 12/56 + 1 3/9 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 12/9

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

12/56 + 12/9 is 65/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 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 9 × 56 = 504,
12/9 = 12 × 56/9 × 56 = 672/504
Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 672/504 = 108 + 672/504 = 780/504
780/504 simplified gives 65/42
So, 12/56 + 12/9 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42

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