Add 36/24 and 2/56
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2/56
36/24 + 2/56 is 43/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 6/168 = 252 + 6/168 = 258/168 - 258/168 simplified gives 43/28
- So, 36/24 + 2/56 = 43/28
In mixed form: 115/28
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