Add 2/7 and 56/81
2/7 + 56/81 is 554/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
2/7 = 2 × 81/7 × 81 = 162/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
56/81 = 56 × 7/81 × 7 = 392/567 - Add the two like fractions:
162/567 + 392/567 = 162 + 392/567 = 554/567 - So, 2/7 + 56/81 = 554/567
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