Add 36/56 and 7/9
36/56 + 7/9 is 179/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 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 9 × 56 = 504,
7/9 = 7 × 56/9 × 56 = 392/504 - Add the two like fractions:
324/504 + 392/504 = 324 + 392/504 = 716/504 - 716/504 simplified gives 179/126
- So, 36/56 + 7/9 = 179/126
In mixed form: 153/126
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