Add 36/56 and 27/30
36/56 + 27/30 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
27/30 = 27 × 28/30 × 28 = 756/840 - Add the two like fractions:
540/840 + 756/840 = 540 + 756/840 = 1296/840 - 1296/840 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 36/56 + 27/30 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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