Add 7/56 and 9/36
7/56 + 9/36 is 3/8.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 14/36 × 14 = 126/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 126/504 = 63 + 126/504 = 189/504 - 189/504 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 7/56 + 9/36 = 3/8
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