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Add 7/36 and 12/56

7/36 + 12/56 is 103/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/504 + 108/504 = 98 + 108/504 = 206/504
  5. 206/504 simplified gives 103/252
  6. So, 7/36 + 12/56 = 103/252

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