Add 2/56 and 60/9
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 6 6/9
2/56 + 60/9 is 563/84.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
60/9 = 60 × 56/9 × 56 = 3360/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 3360/504 = 18 + 3360/504 = 3378/504 - 3378/504 simplified gives 563/84
- So, 2/56 + 60/9 = 563/84
In mixed form: 659/84
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