Add 8/12 and 28/56
8/12 + 28/56 is 7/6.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 14/12 × 14 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 84/168 = 112 + 84/168 = 196/168 - 196/168 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 8/12 + 28/56 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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