Add 49/56 and 35/36
49/56 + 35/36 is 133/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 490/504 = 441 + 490/504 = 931/504 - 931/504 simplified gives 133/72
- So, 49/56 + 35/36 = 133/72
In mixed form: 161/72
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