Add 1/3 and 36/56
1/3 + 36/56 is 41/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 108/168 = 56 + 108/168 = 164/168 - 164/168 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 1/3 + 36/56 = 41/42
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