Add 9/16 and 9/56
9/16 + 9/56 is 81/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
9/56 = 9 × 2/56 × 2 = 18/112 - Add the two like fractions:
63/112 + 18/112 = 63 + 18/112 = 81/112 - So, 9/16 + 9/56 = 81/112
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