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Add 1/36 and 8/56

1/36 + 8/56 is 43/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    1/36 = 1 × 14/36 × 14 = 14/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/504 + 72/504 = 14 + 72/504 = 86/504
  5. 86/504 simplified gives 43/252
  6. So, 1/36 + 8/56 = 43/252

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