Add 8/9 and 15/56
8/9 + 15/56 is 583/504.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Add the two like fractions:
448/504 + 135/504 = 448 + 135/504 = 583/504 - So, 8/9 + 15/56 = 583/504
In mixed form: 179/504
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