Add 56/5 and 36/72
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 36/72
56/5 + 36/72 is 117/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
56/5 = 56 × 72/5 × 72 = 4032/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/360 + 180/360 = 4032 + 180/360 = 4212/360 - 4212/360 simplified gives 117/10
- So, 56/5 + 36/72 = 117/10
In mixed form: 117/10
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