Add 12/56 and 75/9, Solve 12/56 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 75/9

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

12/56 + 75/9 is 359/42.

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,
75/9 = 75 × 56/9 × 56 = 4200/504
Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 4200/504 = 108 + 4200/504 = 4308/504
4308/504 simplified gives 359/42
So, 12/56 + 75/9 = 359/42
In mixed form: 823/42

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