Add 35/3 and 35/56
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 35/56
35/3 + 35/56 is 295/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
35/3 = 35 × 56/3 × 56 = 1960/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/168 + 105/168 = 1960 + 105/168 = 2065/168 - 2065/168 simplified gives 295/24
- So, 35/3 + 35/56 = 295/24
In mixed form: 127/24
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