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Add 30/56 and 1/12

30/56 + 1/12 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    1/12 = 1 × 14/12 × 14 = 14/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/168 + 14/168 = 90 + 14/168 = 104/168
  5. 104/168 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 30/56 + 1/12 = 13/21

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