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Add 9/56 and 12/36

9/56 + 12/36 is 83/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 36 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    12/36 = 12 × 14/36 × 14 = 168/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/504 + 168/504 = 81 + 168/504 = 249/504
  5. 249/504 simplified gives 83/168
  6. So, 9/56 + 12/36 = 83/168

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