Add 4/36 and 2/56
4/36 + 2/56 is 37/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
4/36 = 4 × 14/36 × 14 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 18/504 = 56 + 18/504 = 74/504 - 74/504 simplified gives 37/252
- So, 4/36 + 2/56 = 37/252
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