Add 8/9 and 4/56
8/9 + 4/56 is 121/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504 - Add the two like fractions:
448/504 + 36/504 = 448 + 36/504 = 484/504 - 484/504 simplified gives 121/126
- So, 8/9 + 4/56 = 121/126
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