Add 35/56 and 3/12
35/56 + 3/12 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
3/12 = 3 × 14/12 × 14 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 42/168 = 105 + 42/168 = 147/168 - 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 35/56 + 3/12 = 7/8
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