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Add 8/36 and 10/56

8/36 + 10/56 is 101/252.

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,
    8/36 = 8 × 14/36 × 14 = 112/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/504 + 90/504 = 112 + 90/504 = 202/504
  5. 202/504 simplified gives 101/252
  6. So, 8/36 + 10/56 = 101/252

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