Add 60/56 and 2/36
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 2/36
60/56 + 2/36 is 71/63.
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,
60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
2/36 = 2 × 14/36 × 14 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
540/504 + 28/504 = 540 + 28/504 = 568/504 - 568/504 simplified gives 71/63
- So, 60/56 + 2/36 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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