Add 56/81 and 15/36
56/81 + 15/36 is 359/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
56/81 = 56 × 4/81 × 4 = 224/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
15/36 = 15 × 9/36 × 9 = 135/324 - Add the two like fractions:
224/324 + 135/324 = 224 + 135/324 = 359/324 - So, 56/81 + 15/36 = 359/324
In mixed form: 135/324
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