Add 12/56 and 5/75
12/56 + 5/75 is 59/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
12/56 = 12 × 75/56 × 75 = 900/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
5/75 = 5 × 56/75 × 56 = 280/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
900/4200 + 280/4200 = 900 + 280/4200 = 1180/4200 - 1180/4200 simplified gives 59/210
- So, 12/56 + 5/75 = 59/210
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