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Add 36/35 and 6/56

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 6/56

36/35 + 6/56 is 159/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/280 + 30/280 = 288 + 30/280 = 318/280
  5. 318/280 simplified gives 159/140
  6. So, 36/35 + 6/56 = 159/140
    In mixed form: 119/140

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