Add 4/56 and 9/32
4/56 + 9/32 is 79/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
4/56 = 4 × 4/56 × 4 = 16/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
9/32 = 9 × 7/32 × 7 = 63/224 - Add the two like fractions:
16/224 + 63/224 = 16 + 63/224 = 79/224 - So, 4/56 + 9/32 = 79/224
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