Add 7/12 and 12/56
7/12 + 12/56 is 67/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
7/12 = 7 × 14/12 × 14 = 98/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 36/168 = 98 + 36/168 = 134/168 - 134/168 simplified gives 67/84
- So, 7/12 + 12/56 = 67/84
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