Add 56/84 and 5/9, Solve 56/84 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 56/84 and 5/9

56/84 + 5/9 is 11/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252
Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 140/252 = 168 + 140/252 = 308/252
308/252 simplified gives 11/9
So, 56/84 + 5/9 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9

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