Add 12/56 and 25/9, Solve 12/56 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 25/9

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

12/56 + 25/9 is 377/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 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 9 × 56 = 504,
25/9 = 25 × 56/9 × 56 = 1400/504
Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 1400/504 = 108 + 1400/504 = 1508/504
1508/504 simplified gives 377/126
So, 12/56 + 25/9 = 377/126
In mixed form: 2125/126

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