Add 36/56 and 5/12
36/56 + 5/12 is 89/84.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
5/12 = 5 × 14/12 × 14 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
108/168 + 70/168 = 108 + 70/168 = 178/168 - 178/168 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 36/56 + 5/12 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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