Add 9/56 and 28/45
9/56 + 28/45 is 1973/2520.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
9/56 = 9 × 45/56 × 45 = 405/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
28/45 = 28 × 56/45 × 56 = 1568/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2520 + 1568/2520 = 405 + 1568/2520 = 1973/2520 - So, 9/56 + 28/45 = 1973/2520
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