Add 9/35 and 54/56
9/35 + 54/56 is 171/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Add the two like fractions:
72/280 + 270/280 = 72 + 270/280 = 342/280 - 342/280 simplified gives 171/140
- So, 9/35 + 54/56 = 171/140
In mixed form: 131/140
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