Add 36/56 and 28/5
1st number: 36/56, 2nd number: 5 3/5
36/56 + 28/5 is 437/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
28/5 = 28 × 56/5 × 56 = 1568/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 1568/280 = 180 + 1568/280 = 1748/280 - 1748/280 simplified gives 437/70
- So, 36/56 + 28/5 = 437/70
In mixed form: 617/70
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