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Add 12/56 and 42/48

12/56 + 42/48 is 61/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    12/56 = 12 × 6/56 × 6 = 72/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/336 + 294/336 = 72 + 294/336 = 366/336
  5. 366/336 simplified gives 61/56
  6. So, 12/56 + 42/48 = 61/56
    In mixed form: 15/56

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