Add 4/56 and 1/9
4/56 + 1/9 is 23/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
1/9 = 1 × 56/9 × 56 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 56/504 = 36 + 56/504 = 92/504 - 92/504 simplified gives 23/126
- So, 4/56 + 1/9 = 23/126
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