Add 56/9 and 2/5
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 2/5
56/9 + 2/5 is 298/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45 - Add the two like fractions:
280/45 + 18/45 = 280 + 18/45 = 298/45 - So, 56/9 + 2/5 = 298/45
In mixed form: 628/45
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