Add 7/6 and 36/56
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 36/56
7/6 + 36/56 is 38/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
7/6 = 7 × 28/6 × 28 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 108/168 = 196 + 108/168 = 304/168 - 304/168 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 7/6 + 36/56 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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