Add 1/3 and 9/56
1/3 + 9/56 is 83/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 27/168 = 56 + 27/168 = 83/168 - So, 1/3 + 9/56 = 83/168
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