Add 36/10 and 1/56
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 1/56
36/10 + 1/56 is 1013/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
36/10 = 36 × 28/10 × 28 = 1008/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/280 + 5/280 = 1008 + 5/280 = 1013/280 - So, 36/10 + 1/56 = 1013/280
In mixed form: 3173/280
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