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Add 2/56 and 42/9

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 4 6/9

2/56 + 42/9 is 395/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/504 + 2352/504 = 18 + 2352/504 = 2370/504
  5. 2370/504 simplified gives 395/84
  6. So, 2/56 + 42/9 = 395/84
    In mixed form: 459/84

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