Add 3/36 and 9/56
3/36 + 9/56 is 41/168.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504 - Add the two like fractions:
42/504 + 81/504 = 42 + 81/504 = 123/504 - 123/504 simplified gives 41/168
- So, 3/36 + 9/56 = 41/168
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