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Add 48/12 and 10/56

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 10/56

48/12 + 10/56 is 117/28.

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,
    48/12 = 48 × 14/12 × 14 = 672/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/168 + 30/168 = 672 + 30/168 = 702/168
  5. 702/168 simplified gives 117/28
  6. So, 48/12 + 10/56 = 117/28
    In mixed form: 45/28

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