Add 9/12 and 14/56
9/12 + 14/56 is 1/1.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 42/168 = 126 + 42/168 = 168/168 - 168/168 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 9/12 + 14/56 = 1/1
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