Add 36/48 and 45/56
36/48 + 45/56 is 87/56.
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,
45/56 = 45 × 6/56 × 6 = 270/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 270/336 = 252 + 270/336 = 522/336 - 522/336 simplified gives 87/56
- So, 36/48 + 45/56 = 87/56
In mixed form: 131/56
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