Add 9/12 and 1/56
9/12 + 1/56 is 43/56.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 14/12 × 14 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 3/168 = 126 + 3/168 = 129/168 - 129/168 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 9/12 + 1/56 = 43/56
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