Add 9/15 and 9/56
9/15 + 9/56 is 213/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
9/15 = 9 × 56/15 × 56 = 504/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840 - Add the two like fractions:
504/840 + 135/840 = 504 + 135/840 = 639/840 - 639/840 simplified gives 213/280
- So, 9/15 + 9/56 = 213/280
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