Add 75/56 and 9/3
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 3 0/3
75/56 + 9/3 is 243/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
9/3 = 9 × 56/3 × 56 = 504/168 - Add the two like fractions:
225/168 + 504/168 = 225 + 504/168 = 729/168 - 729/168 simplified gives 243/56
- So, 75/56 + 9/3 = 243/56
In mixed form: 419/56
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