Add 56/36 and 42/48
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 42/48
56/36 + 42/48 is 175/72.
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,
42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144 - Add the two like fractions:
224/144 + 126/144 = 224 + 126/144 = 350/144 - 350/144 simplified gives 175/72
- So, 56/36 + 42/48 = 175/72
In mixed form: 231/72
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