Add 7/56 and 8/9
7/56 + 8/9 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 448/504 = 63 + 448/504 = 511/504 - 511/504 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 7/56 + 8/9 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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