Add 7/9 and 28/56
7/9 + 28/56 is 23/18.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 56/9 × 56 = 392/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 252/504 = 392 + 252/504 = 644/504 - 644/504 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 7/9 + 28/56 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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