Add 9/56 and 30/3
1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 10 0/3
9/56 + 30/3 is 569/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
30/3 = 30 × 56/3 × 56 = 1680/168 - Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 1680/168 = 27 + 1680/168 = 1707/168 - 1707/168 simplified gives 569/56
- So, 9/56 + 30/3 = 569/56
In mixed form: 109/56
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