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Add 35/56 and 3/4

35/56 + 3/4 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 4 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    3/4 = 3 × 14/4 × 14 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/56 + 42/56 = 35 + 42/56 = 77/56
  5. 77/56 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 35/56 + 3/4 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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