Add 9/12 and 50/56
9/12 + 50/56 is 23/14.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 150/168 = 126 + 150/168 = 276/168 - 276/168 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 9/12 + 50/56 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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