Add 56/72 and 15/36
56/72 + 15/36 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
56/72 + 30/72 = 56 + 30/72 = 86/72 - 86/72 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 56/72 + 15/36 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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