Add 16/56 and 6/9
16/56 + 6/9 is 20/21.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 56/9 × 56 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 336/504 = 144 + 336/504 = 480/504 - 480/504 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 16/56 + 6/9 = 20/21
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