Add 6/56 and 35/36
6/56 + 35/36 is 68/63.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 490/504 = 54 + 490/504 = 544/504 - 544/504 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 6/56 + 35/36 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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