Add 16/56 and 4/36
16/56 + 4/36 is 25/63.
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,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
4/36 = 4 × 14/36 × 14 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 56/504 = 144 + 56/504 = 200/504 - 200/504 simplified gives 25/63
- So, 16/56 + 4/36 = 25/63
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