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Add 5/56 and 4/12

5/56 + 4/12 is 71/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    4/12 = 4 × 14/12 × 14 = 56/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/168 + 56/168 = 15 + 56/168 = 71/168
  5. So, 5/56 + 4/12 = 71/168

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