Add 35/12 and 48/56
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 48/56
35/12 + 48/56 is 317/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
35/12 = 35 × 14/12 × 14 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
490/168 + 144/168 = 490 + 144/168 = 634/168 - 634/168 simplified gives 317/84
- So, 35/12 + 48/56 = 317/84
In mixed form: 365/84
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