Add 6/9 and 35/56
6/9 + 35/56 is 31/24.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 315/504 = 336 + 315/504 = 651/504 - 651/504 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 6/9 + 35/56 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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