Add 4/56 and 42/9, Solve 4/56 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 4/56 and 42/9

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

4/56 + 42/9 is 199/42.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 2352/504 = 36 + 2352/504 = 2388/504
2388/504 simplified gives 199/42
So, 4/56 + 42/9 = 199/42
In mixed form: 431/42

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