Add 36/56 and 54/35
1st number: 36/56, 2nd number: 1 19/35
36/56 + 54/35 is 153/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 432/280 = 180 + 432/280 = 612/280 - 612/280 simplified gives 153/70
- So, 36/56 + 54/35 = 153/70
In mixed form: 213/70
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