Add 6/56 and 9/3
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 3 0/3
6/56 + 9/3 is 87/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
9/3 = 9 × 56/3 × 56 = 504/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 504/168 = 18 + 504/168 = 522/168 - 522/168 simplified gives 87/28
- So, 6/56 + 9/3 = 87/28
In mixed form: 33/28
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