Add 1/56 and 9/35
1/56 + 9/35 is 11/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Add the two like fractions:
5/280 + 72/280 = 5 + 72/280 = 77/280 - 77/280 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 1/56 + 9/35 = 11/40
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