Add 5/54 and 36/56
5/54 + 36/56 is 139/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
5/54 = 5 × 28/54 × 28 = 140/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
36/56 = 36 × 27/56 × 27 = 972/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1512 + 972/1512 = 140 + 972/1512 = 1112/1512 - 1112/1512 simplified gives 139/189
- So, 5/54 + 36/56 = 139/189
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