Add 12/56 and 18/25
12/56 + 18/25 is 327/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
18/25 = 18 × 56/25 × 56 = 1008/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1400 + 1008/1400 = 300 + 1008/1400 = 1308/1400 - 1308/1400 simplified gives 327/350
- So, 12/56 + 18/25 = 327/350
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