Add 9/56 and 2/16
9/56 + 2/16 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
9/56 = 9 × 2/56 × 2 = 18/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Add the two like fractions:
18/112 + 14/112 = 18 + 14/112 = 32/112 - 32/112 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 9/56 + 2/16 = 2/7
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