Add 6/9 and 48/56
6/9 + 48/56 is 32/21.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 432/504 = 336 + 432/504 = 768/504 - 768/504 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 6/9 + 48/56 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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