Add 9/28 and 3/56
9/28 + 3/56 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
9/28 = 9 × 2/28 × 2 = 18/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Add the two like fractions:
18/56 + 3/56 = 18 + 3/56 = 21/56 - 21/56 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 9/28 + 3/56 = 3/8
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