Add 36/35 and 25/56
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 25/56
36/35 + 25/56 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Add the two like fractions:
288/280 + 125/280 = 288 + 125/280 = 413/280 - 413/280 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 36/35 + 25/56 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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