Add 3/36 and 20/56
3/36 + 20/56 is 37/84.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 14/36 × 14 = 42/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
42/504 + 180/504 = 42 + 180/504 = 222/504 - 222/504 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 3/36 + 20/56 = 37/84
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