Add 5/6 and 36/72
56 + 3672 is 43.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
56 = 5 × 126 × 12 = 6072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3672 = 36 × 172 × 1 = 3672 - Add the two like fractions:
6072 + 3672 = 60 + 3672 = 9672 - 96/72 simplified gives 43
- So, 5/6 + 36/72 = 4/3
In mixed form: 113
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