Add 56/36 and 6/5
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1 1/5
56/36 + 6/5 is 124/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
6/5 = 6 × 36/5 × 36 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 216/180 = 280 + 216/180 = 496/180 - 496/180 simplified gives 124/45
- So, 56/36 + 6/5 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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