Add 5/9 and 42/56
5/9 + 42/56 is 47/36.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
280/504 + 378/504 = 280 + 378/504 = 658/504 - 658/504 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 5/9 + 42/56 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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