Add 36/56 and 5/48
36/56 + 5/48 is 251/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
36/56 = 36 × 6/56 × 6 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 35/336 = 216 + 35/336 = 251/336 - So, 36/56 + 5/48 = 251/336
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