Add 9/5 and 1/56
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 1/56
9/5 + 1/56 is 509/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
9/5 = 9 × 56/5 × 56 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 5/280 = 504 + 5/280 = 509/280 - So, 9/5 + 1/56 = 509/280
In mixed form: 1229/280
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