Add 36/48 and 3/56
36/48 + 3/56 is 45/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 18/336 = 252 + 18/336 = 270/336 - 270/336 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 36/48 + 3/56 = 45/56
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