Add 35/56 and 8/12
35/56 + 8/12 is 31/24.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 14/12 × 14 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 112/168 = 105 + 112/168 = 217/168 - 217/168 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 35/56 + 8/12 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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