Add 5/56 and 12/16
5/56 + 12/16 is 47/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Add the two like fractions:
10/112 + 84/112 = 10 + 84/112 = 94/112 - 94/112 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 5/56 + 12/16 = 47/56
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