Add 56/64 and 2/36
56/64 + 2/36 is 67/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
56/64 = 56 × 9/64 × 9 = 504/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
2/36 = 2 × 16/36 × 16 = 32/576 - Add the two like fractions:
504/576 + 32/576 = 504 + 32/576 = 536/576 - 536/576 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 56/64 + 2/36 = 67/72
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