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Add 12/56 and 6/36

12/56 + 6/36 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 36 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    6/36 = 6 × 14/36 × 14 = 84/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/504 + 84/504 = 108 + 84/504 = 192/504
  5. 192/504 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 12/56 + 6/36 = 8/21

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