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Add 3/12 and 1/56

3/12 + 1/56 is 15/56.

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,
    3/12 = 3 × 14/12 × 14 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/168 + 3/168 = 42 + 3/168 = 45/168
  5. 45/168 simplified gives 15/56
  6. So, 3/12 + 1/56 = 15/56

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