Add 36/56 and 8/70
36/56 + 8/70 is 53/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 32/280 = 180 + 32/280 = 212/280 - 212/280 simplified gives 53/70
- So, 36/56 + 8/70 = 53/70
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