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Add 12/56 and 9/60

12/56 + 9/60 is 51/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 60 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    9/60 = 9 × 14/60 × 14 = 126/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/840 + 126/840 = 180 + 126/840 = 306/840
  5. 306/840 simplified gives 51/140
  6. So, 12/56 + 9/60 = 51/140

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