Add 36/56 and 50/75
36/56 + 50/75 is 55/42.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/4200 + 2800/4200 = 2700 + 2800/4200 = 5500/4200 - 5500/4200 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 36/56 + 50/75 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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