Add 7/8 and 28/56
7/8 + 28/56 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
7/8 = 7 × 7/8 × 7 = 49/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
28/56 = 28 × 1/56 × 1 = 28/56 - Add the two like fractions:
49/56 + 28/56 = 49 + 28/56 = 77/56 - 77/56 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 7/8 + 28/56 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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