Add 7/28 and 2/56
7/28 + 2/56 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
7/28 = 7 × 2/28 × 2 = 14/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Add the two like fractions:
14/56 + 2/56 = 14 + 2/56 = 16/56 - 16/56 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 7/28 + 2/56 = 2/7
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