Add 36/8 and 15/56
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 15/56
36/8 + 15/56 is 267/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
36/8 = 36 × 7/8 × 7 = 252/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56 - Add the two like fractions:
252/56 + 15/56 = 252 + 15/56 = 267/56 - So, 36/8 + 15/56 = 267/56
In mixed form: 443/56
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