Add 6/36 and 2/56
6/36 + 2/56 is 17/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
6/36 = 6 × 14/36 × 14 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Add the two like fractions:
84/504 + 18/504 = 84 + 18/504 = 102/504 - 102/504 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 6/36 + 2/56 = 17/84
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