Add 9/12 and 12/56
9/12 + 12/56 is 27/28.
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,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 36/168 = 126 + 36/168 = 162/168 - 162/168 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 9/12 + 12/56 = 27/28
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