Add 36/3 and 5/56
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 5/56
36/3 + 5/56 is 677/56.
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,
36/3 = 36 × 56/3 × 56 = 2016/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/168 + 15/168 = 2016 + 15/168 = 2031/168 - 2031/168 simplified gives 677/56
- So, 36/3 + 5/56 = 677/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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