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Add 60/12 and 9/56

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 9/56

60/12 + 9/56 is 289/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    60/12 = 60 × 14/12 × 14 = 840/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/168 + 27/168 = 840 + 27/168 = 867/168
  5. 867/168 simplified gives 289/56
  6. So, 60/12 + 9/56 = 289/56
    In mixed form: 59/56

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