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Add 20/56 and 42/9

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 4 6/9

20/56 + 42/9 is 211/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/504 + 2352/504 = 180 + 2352/504 = 2532/504
  5. 2532/504 simplified gives 211/42
  6. So, 20/56 + 42/9 = 211/42
    In mixed form: 51/42

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