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Add 56/81 and 9/28

56/81 + 9/28 is 2297/2268.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    56/81 = 56 × 28/81 × 28 = 1568/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    9/28 = 9 × 81/28 × 81 = 729/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/2268 + 729/2268 = 1568 + 729/2268 = 2297/2268
  5. So, 56/81 + 9/28 = 2297/2268
    In mixed form: 129/2268

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