Add 36/56 and 32/75
36/56 + 32/75 is 1123/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
36/56 = 36 × 75/56 × 75 = 2700/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
32/75 = 32 × 56/75 × 56 = 1792/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/4200 + 1792/4200 = 2700 + 1792/4200 = 4492/4200 - 4492/4200 simplified gives 1123/1050
- So, 36/56 + 32/75 = 1123/1050
In mixed form: 173/1050
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