Add 56/72 and 4/9
56/72 + 4/9 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
56/72 + 32/72 = 56 + 32/72 = 88/72 - 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 56/72 + 4/9 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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