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Add 6/56 and 12/54

6/56 + 12/54 is 83/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    12/54 = 12 × 28/54 × 28 = 336/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/1512 + 336/1512 = 162 + 336/1512 = 498/1512
  5. 498/1512 simplified gives 83/252
  6. So, 6/56 + 12/54 = 83/252

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