First, add the ratio together to get the denominator of the fraction you will use to determine the share. 3+5= 8. Now, you have two fractions: 3/8 and 5/8. Next, just find 3/8 and 5/8 of 56 to get your answers: (56÷8)×3= <span>£21 </span>and (56÷8)×5= <span>£35</span>
