Add 36/56 and 3/5
36/56 + 3/5 is 87/70.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 56/5 × 56 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 168/280 = 180 + 168/280 = 348/280 - 348/280 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 36/56 + 3/5 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/56+3/5 36/56+6/5 36/56+3/10 36/56+9/5 36/56+3/15 36/56+15/5 36/56+3/25 36/56+21/5 36/56+3/35