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Add 45/12 and 12/56

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 12/56

45/12 + 12/56 is 111/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    45/12 = 45 × 14/12 × 14 = 630/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/168 + 36/168 = 630 + 36/168 = 666/168
  5. 666/168 simplified gives 111/28
  6. So, 45/12 + 12/56 = 111/28
    In mixed form: 327/28

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