Add 36/70 and 6/56
36/70 + 6/56 is 87/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
144/280 + 30/280 = 144 + 30/280 = 174/280 - 174/280 simplified gives 87/140
- So, 36/70 + 6/56 = 87/140
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