Add 36/72 and 42/56
36/72 + 42/56 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
252/504 + 378/504 = 252 + 378/504 = 630/504 - 630/504 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 36/72 + 42/56 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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