Add 35/56 and 5/12
35/56 + 5/12 is 25/24.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 14/12 × 14 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 70/168 = 105 + 70/168 = 175/168 - 175/168 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 35/56 + 5/12 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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