Add 9/56 and 35/84
9/56 + 35/84 is 97/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 70/168 = 27 + 70/168 = 97/168 - So, 9/56 + 35/84 = 97/168
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