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Add 2/12 and 27/56

2/12 + 27/56 is 109/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 81/168 = 28 + 81/168 = 109/168
  5. So, 2/12 + 27/56 = 109/168

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