Add 12/56 and 27/24, Solve 12/56 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 27/24

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

12/56 + 27/24 is 75/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
Add the two like fractions:
36/168 + 189/168 = 36 + 189/168 = 225/168
225/168 simplified gives 75/56
So, 12/56 + 27/24 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56

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