Add 56/12 and 8/5
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 3/5
56/12 + 8/5 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60 - Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 96/60 = 280 + 96/60 = 376/60 - 376/60 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 56/12 + 8/5 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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