Add 9/56 and 18/35
9/56 + 18/35 is 27/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Add the two like fractions:
45/280 + 144/280 = 45 + 144/280 = 189/280 - 189/280 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 9/56 + 18/35 = 27/40
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