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Add 36/48 and 21/56

36/48 + 21/56 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    21/56 = 21 × 6/56 × 6 = 126/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/336 + 126/336 = 252 + 126/336 = 378/336
  5. 378/336 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 36/48 + 21/56 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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