Add 9/56 and 21/42
9/56 + 21/42 is 37/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
21/42 = 21 × 4/42 × 4 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 84/168 = 27 + 84/168 = 111/168 - 111/168 simplified gives 37/56
- So, 9/56 + 21/42 = 37/56
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