Add 3/9 and 42/56
3/9 + 42/56 is 13/12.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 378/504 = 168 + 378/504 = 546/504 - 546/504 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 3/9 + 42/56 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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