Add 56/9 and 4/8, Solve 6 2/9 + 4/8 as a fraction

Add 56/9 and 4/8

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 4/8

56/9 + 4/8 is 121/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72
Add the two like fractions:
448/72 + 36/72 = 448 + 36/72 = 484/72
484/72 simplified gives 121/18
So, 56/9 + 4/8 = 121/18
In mixed form: 613/18

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