Add 36/56 and 5/8
36/56 + 5/8 is 71/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
36/56 = 36 × 1/56 × 1 = 36/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56 - Add the two like fractions:
36/56 + 35/56 = 36 + 35/56 = 71/56 - So, 36/56 + 5/8 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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