Add 2/56 and 9/28
2/56 + 9/28 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
9/28 = 9 × 2/28 × 2 = 18/56 - Add the two like fractions:
2/56 + 18/56 = 2 + 18/56 = 20/56 - 20/56 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 2/56 + 9/28 = 5/14
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