Add 6/56 and 28/36
6/56 + 28/36 is 223/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
28/36 = 28 × 14/36 × 14 = 392/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 392/504 = 54 + 392/504 = 446/504 - 446/504 simplified gives 223/252
- So, 6/56 + 28/36 = 223/252
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