Add 56/84 and 7/9
56/84 + 7/9 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 196/252 = 168 + 196/252 = 364/252 - 364/252 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 56/84 + 7/9 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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