Add 36/96 and 15/56
36/96 + 15/56 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
15/56 = 15 × 12/56 × 12 = 180/672 - Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 180/672 = 252 + 180/672 = 432/672 - 432/672 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 36/96 + 15/56 = 9/14
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