Add 36/56 and 18/20
36/56 + 18/20 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
18/20 = 18 × 14/20 × 14 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 252/280 = 180 + 252/280 = 432/280 - 432/280 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 36/56 + 18/20 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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