Add 42/9 and 20/56
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/56
42/9 + 20/56 is 211/42.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 180/504 = 2352 + 180/504 = 2532/504 - 2532/504 simplified gives 211/42
- So, 42/9 + 20/56 = 211/42
In mixed form: 51/42
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