Add 36/48 and 42/56
36/48 + 42/56 is 3/2.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 6/56 × 6 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 252/336 = 252 + 252/336 = 504/336 - 504/336 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 36/48 + 42/56 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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