Add 56/9 and 20/35
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 20/35
56/9 + 20/35 is 428/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
56/9 = 56 × 35/9 × 35 = 1960/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/315 + 180/315 = 1960 + 180/315 = 2140/315 - 2140/315 simplified gives 428/63
- So, 56/9 + 20/35 = 428/63
In mixed form: 650/63
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