Add 2/36 and 4/56
2/36 + 4/56 is 8/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
2/36 = 2 × 14/36 × 14 = 28/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504 - Add the two like fractions:
28/504 + 36/504 = 28 + 36/504 = 64/504 - 64/504 simplified gives 8/63
- So, 2/36 + 4/56 = 8/63
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