Add 8/56 and 8/36
8/56 + 8/36 is 23/63.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
8/36 = 8 × 14/36 × 14 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
72/504 + 112/504 = 72 + 112/504 = 184/504 - 184/504 simplified gives 23/63
- So, 8/56 + 8/36 = 23/63
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