Add 5/9 and 35/56
5/9 + 35/56 is 85/72.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 56/9 × 56 = 280/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504 - Add the two like fractions:
280/504 + 315/504 = 280 + 315/504 = 595/504 - 595/504 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 5/9 + 35/56 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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