Add 5/6 and 4/56
5/6 + 4/56 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
5/6 = 5 × 28/6 × 28 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
140/168 + 12/168 = 140 + 12/168 = 152/168 - 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 5/6 + 4/56 = 19/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/6+4/56 5/6+8/56 5/12+4/56 15/6+4/56 5/6+12/56 5/18+4/56 25/6+4/56 5/6+20/56 5/30+4/56 35/6+4/56 5/6+28/56 5/42+4/56