Add 12/56 and 49/9, Solve 12/56 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 49/9

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

12/56 + 49/9 is 713/126.

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,
49/9 = 49 × 56/9 × 56 = 2744/504
Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 2744/504 = 108 + 2744/504 = 2852/504
2852/504 simplified gives 713/126
So, 12/56 + 49/9 = 713/126
In mixed form: 583/126

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