Add 56/36 and 35/48
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 35/48
56/36 + 35/48 is 329/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
56/36 = 56 × 4/36 × 4 = 224/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144 - Add the two like fractions:
224/144 + 105/144 = 224 + 105/144 = 329/144 - So, 56/36 + 35/48 = 329/144
In mixed form: 241/144
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