Add 3/56 and 81/35
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 2 11/35
3/56 + 81/35 is 663/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
81/35 = 81 × 8/35 × 8 = 648/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 648/280 = 15 + 648/280 = 663/280 - So, 3/56 + 81/35 = 663/280
In mixed form: 2103/280
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