Add 3/56 and 12/72
3/56 + 12/72 is 37/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
27/504 + 84/504 = 27 + 84/504 = 111/504 - 111/504 simplified gives 37/168
- So, 3/56 + 12/72 = 37/168
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