Add 7/56 and 14/36
7/56 + 14/36 is 37/72.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
14/36 = 14 × 14/36 × 14 = 196/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 196/504 = 63 + 196/504 = 259/504 - 259/504 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 7/56 + 14/36 = 37/72
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