Add 2/36 and 18/56
2/36 + 18/56 is 95/252.
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,
18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504 - Add the two like fractions:
28/504 + 162/504 = 28 + 162/504 = 190/504 - 190/504 simplified gives 95/252
- So, 2/36 + 18/56 = 95/252
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