Add 36/64 and 3/56
36/64 + 3/56 is 69/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
36/64 = 36 × 7/64 × 7 = 252/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
3/56 = 3 × 8/56 × 8 = 24/448 - Add the two like fractions:
252/448 + 24/448 = 252 + 24/448 = 276/448 - 276/448 simplified gives 69/112
- So, 36/64 + 3/56 = 69/112
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