Add 7/36 and 18/56
7/36 + 18/56 is 65/126.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504 - Add the two like fractions:
98/504 + 162/504 = 98 + 162/504 = 260/504 - 260/504 simplified gives 65/126
- So, 7/36 + 18/56 = 65/126
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