Add 1/56 and 35/36
1/56 + 35/36 is 499/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
9/504 + 490/504 = 9 + 490/504 = 499/504 - So, 1/56 + 35/36 = 499/504
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