Add 12/56 and 48/9, Solve 12/56 + 5 3/9 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 48/9

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

12/56 + 48/9 is 233/42.

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,
48/9 = 48 × 56/9 × 56 = 2688/504
Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 2688/504 = 108 + 2688/504 = 2796/504
2796/504 simplified gives 233/42
So, 12/56 + 48/9 = 233/42
In mixed form: 523/42

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