Add 16/56 and 4/9
16/56 + 4/9 is 46/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
4/9 = 4 × 56/9 × 56 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 224/504 = 144 + 224/504 = 368/504 - 368/504 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 16/56 + 4/9 = 46/63
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