Add 54/56 and 1/9
54/56 + 1/9 is 271/252.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
1/9 = 1 × 56/9 × 56 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
486/504 + 56/504 = 486 + 56/504 = 542/504 - 542/504 simplified gives 271/252
- So, 54/56 + 1/9 = 271/252
In mixed form: 119/252
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