Add 6/9 and 10/56
6/9 + 10/56 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
6/9 = 6 × 56/9 × 56 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 90/504 = 336 + 90/504 = 426/504 - 426/504 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 6/9 + 10/56 = 71/84
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