Add 49/56 and 6/9
49/56 + 6/9 is 37/24.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
6/9 = 6 × 56/9 × 56 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 336/504 = 441 + 336/504 = 777/504 - 777/504 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 49/56 + 6/9 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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