Add 2/56 and 1/36
2/56 + 1/36 is 4/63.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
1/36 = 1 × 14/36 × 14 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 14/504 = 18 + 14/504 = 32/504 - 32/504 simplified gives 4/63
- So, 2/56 + 1/36 = 4/63
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