Add 5/36 and 10/56
5/36 + 10/56 is 20/63.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 14/36 × 14 = 70/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 90/504 = 70 + 90/504 = 160/504 - 160/504 simplified gives 20/63
- So, 5/36 + 10/56 = 20/63
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