Add 36/42 and 5/56
36/42 + 5/56 is 53/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 15/168 = 144 + 15/168 = 159/168 - 159/168 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 36/42 + 5/56 = 53/56
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