Add 9/2 and 27/56
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 27/56
9/2 + 27/56 is 279/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
9/2 = 9 × 28/2 × 28 = 252/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
27/56 = 27 × 1/56 × 1 = 27/56 - Add the two like fractions:
252/56 + 27/56 = 252 + 27/56 = 279/56 - So, 9/2 + 27/56 = 279/56
In mixed form: 455/56
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