Add 12/56 and 15/40
12/56 + 15/40 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 105/280 = 60 + 105/280 = 165/280 - 165/280 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 12/56 + 15/40 = 33/56
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