Add 2/56 and 9/5
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 4/5
2/56 + 9/5 is 257/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
9/5 = 9 × 56/5 × 56 = 504/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 504/280 = 10 + 504/280 = 514/280 - 514/280 simplified gives 257/140
- So, 2/56 + 9/5 = 257/140
In mixed form: 1117/140
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