Add 3/9 and 1/56
3/9 + 1/56 is 59/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
3/9 = 3 × 56/9 × 56 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 9/504 = 168 + 9/504 = 177/504 - 177/504 simplified gives 59/168
- So, 3/9 + 1/56 = 59/168
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