Add 9/56 and 16/70
9/56 + 16/70 is 109/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
45/280 + 64/280 = 45 + 64/280 = 109/280 - So, 9/56 + 16/70 = 109/280
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