Add 9/12 and 7/56
9/12 + 7/56 is 7/8.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 21/168 = 126 + 21/168 = 147/168 - 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/12 + 7/56 = 7/8
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