Add 9/56 and 42/3
1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 14 0/3
9/56 + 42/3 is 793/56.
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,
42/3 = 42 × 56/3 × 56 = 2352/168 - Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 2352/168 = 27 + 2352/168 = 2379/168 - 2379/168 simplified gives 793/56
- So, 9/56 + 42/3 = 793/56
In mixed form: 149/56
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