Add 36/56 and 40/72
36/56 + 40/72 is 151/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
324/504 + 280/504 = 324 + 280/504 = 604/504 - 604/504 simplified gives 151/126
- So, 36/56 + 40/72 = 151/126
In mixed form: 125/126
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