Add 56/15 and 49/36
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 1 13/36
56/15 + 49/36 is 917/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
56/15 = 56 × 12/15 × 12 = 672/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
672/180 + 245/180 = 672 + 245/180 = 917/180 - So, 56/15 + 49/36 = 917/180
In mixed form: 517/180
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