Add 12/56 and 15/18
12/56 + 15/18 is 22/21.
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,
15/18 = 15 × 28/18 × 28 = 420/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 420/504 = 108 + 420/504 = 528/504 - 528/504 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 12/56 + 15/18 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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