Add 54/9 and 20/56
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 20/56
54/9 + 20/56 is 89/14.
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,
54/9 = 54 × 56/9 × 56 = 3024/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/504 + 180/504 = 3024 + 180/504 = 3204/504 - 3204/504 simplified gives 89/14
- So, 54/9 + 20/56 = 89/14
In mixed form: 65/14
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