Add 16/36 and 5/56
16/36 + 5/56 is 269/504.
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,
16/36 = 16 × 14/36 × 14 = 224/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Add the two like fractions:
224/504 + 45/504 = 224 + 45/504 = 269/504 - So, 16/36 + 5/56 = 269/504
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