Add 2/36 and 16/56
2/36 + 16/56 is 43/126.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 14/36 × 14 = 28/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Add the two like fractions:
28/504 + 144/504 = 28 + 144/504 = 172/504 - 172/504 simplified gives 43/126
- So, 2/36 + 16/56 = 43/126
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