Add 81/35 and 2/56
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 2/56
81/35 + 2/56 is 47/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
81/35 = 81 × 8/35 × 8 = 648/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
648/280 + 10/280 = 648 + 10/280 = 658/280 - 658/280 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 81/35 + 2/56 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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