Add 49/56 and 8/9
49/56 + 8/9 is 127/72.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 448/504 = 441 + 448/504 = 889/504 - 889/504 simplified gives 127/72
- So, 49/56 + 8/9 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
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