Add 5/56 and 12/36
5/56 + 12/36 is 71/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
12/36 = 12 × 14/36 × 14 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 168/504 = 45 + 168/504 = 213/504 - 213/504 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 5/56 + 12/36 = 71/168
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