Add 7/36 and 42/56
7/36 + 42/56 is 17/18.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
98/504 + 378/504 = 98 + 378/504 = 476/504 - 476/504 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 7/36 + 42/56 = 17/18
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