Add 36/56 and 8/18
36/56 + 8/18 is 137/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 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 18 × 28 = 504,
8/18 = 8 × 28/18 × 28 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
324/504 + 224/504 = 324 + 224/504 = 548/504 - 548/504 simplified gives 137/126
- So, 36/56 + 8/18 = 137/126
In mixed form: 111/126
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