Add 9/6 and 9/56
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 9/56
9/6 + 9/56 is 93/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
9/6 = 9 × 28/6 × 28 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 27/168 = 252 + 27/168 = 279/168 - 279/168 simplified gives 93/56
- So, 9/6 + 9/56 = 93/56
In mixed form: 137/56
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