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Add 12/56 and 18/30

12/56 + 18/30 is 57/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 30 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    18/30 = 18 × 28/30 × 28 = 504/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/840 + 504/840 = 180 + 504/840 = 684/840
  5. 684/840 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 12/56 + 18/30 = 57/70

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