Add 10/36 and 42/56
10/36 + 42/56 is 37/36.
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,
10/36 = 10 × 14/36 × 14 = 140/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
140/504 + 378/504 = 140 + 378/504 = 518/504 - 518/504 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 10/36 + 42/56 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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