Add 15/36 and 50/56
15/36 + 50/56 is 55/42.
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,
15/36 = 15 × 14/36 × 14 = 210/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
210/504 + 450/504 = 210 + 450/504 = 660/504 - 660/504 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 15/36 + 50/56 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/36+50/56 15/72+50/56 45/36+50/56 75/36+50/56