Add 56/20 and 63/36
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 1 27/36
56/20 + 63/36 is 91/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 315/180 = 504 + 315/180 = 819/180 - 819/180 simplified gives 91/20
- So, 56/20 + 63/36 = 91/20
In mixed form: 411/20
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