Add 9/35 and 12/56
9/35 + 12/56 is 33/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
72/280 + 60/280 = 72 + 60/280 = 132/280 - 132/280 simplified gives 33/70
- So, 9/35 + 12/56 = 33/70
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