Add 5/56 and 42/36
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 6/36
5/56 + 42/36 is 211/168.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
42/36 = 42 × 14/36 × 14 = 588/504 - Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 588/504 = 45 + 588/504 = 633/504 - 633/504 simplified gives 211/168
- So, 5/56 + 42/36 = 211/168
In mixed form: 143/168
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