Add 9/56 and 28/50
9/56 + 28/50 is 1009/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
28/50 = 28 × 28/50 × 28 = 784/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1400 + 784/1400 = 225 + 784/1400 = 1009/1400 - So, 9/56 + 28/50 = 1009/1400
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