Add 56/28 and 3/36, Solve 2 0/28 + 3/36 as a fraction

Add 56/28 and 3/36

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 3/36

56/28 + 3/36 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
56/28 = 56 × 9/28 × 9 = 504/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 21/252 = 504 + 21/252 = 525/252
525/252 simplified gives 25/12
So, 56/28 + 3/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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