Add 81/5 and 12/56
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 12/56
81/5 + 12/56 is 1149/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
81/5 = 81 × 56/5 × 56 = 4536/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/280 + 60/280 = 4536 + 60/280 = 4596/280 - 4596/280 simplified gives 1149/70
- So, 81/5 + 12/56 = 1149/70
In mixed form: 1629/70
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