Add 4/56 and 6/70
4/56 + 6/70 is 11/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 24/280 = 20 + 24/280 = 44/280 - 44/280 simplified gives 11/70
- So, 4/56 + 6/70 = 11/70
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