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Add 7/36 and 49/56

7/36 + 49/56 is 77/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/504 + 441/504 = 98 + 441/504 = 539/504
  5. 539/504 simplified gives 77/72
  6. So, 7/36 + 49/56 = 77/72
    In mixed form: 15/72

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