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Add 36/4 and 56/3

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 18 2/3

36/4 + 56/3 is 83/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    36/4 = 36 × 3/4 × 3 = 108/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    56/3 = 56 × 4/3 × 4 = 224/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/12 + 224/12 = 108 + 224/12 = 332/12
  5. 332/12 simplified gives 83/3
  6. So, 36/4 + 56/3 = 83/3
    In mixed form: 272/3

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