Add 56/5 and 14/36
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 14/36
56/5 + 14/36 is 1043/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
56/5 = 56 × 36/5 × 36 = 2016/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/180 + 70/180 = 2016 + 70/180 = 2086/180 - 2086/180 simplified gives 1043/90
- So, 56/5 + 14/36 = 1043/90
In mixed form: 1153/90
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