Add 4/56 and 28/3
1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 9 1/3
4/56 + 28/3 is 395/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
28/3 = 28 × 56/3 × 56 = 1568/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 1568/168 = 12 + 1568/168 = 1580/168 - 1580/168 simplified gives 395/42
- So, 4/56 + 28/3 = 395/42
In mixed form: 917/42
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