Add 5/56 and 4/9
5/56 + 4/9 is 269/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
4/9 = 4 × 56/9 × 56 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 224/504 = 45 + 224/504 = 269/504 - So, 5/56 + 4/9 = 269/504
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