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Add 45/12 and 3/56

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

45/12 + 3/56 is 213/56.

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,
    3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/168 + 9/168 = 630 + 9/168 = 639/168
  5. 639/168 simplified gives 213/56
  6. So, 45/12 + 3/56 = 213/56
    In mixed form: 345/56

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