Add 12/56 and 16/5
1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 3 1/5
12/56 + 16/5 is 239/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 896/280 = 60 + 896/280 = 956/280 - 956/280 simplified gives 239/70
- So, 12/56 + 16/5 = 239/70
In mixed form: 329/70
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