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Add 2/56 and 5/9

2/56 + 5/9 is 149/252.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 56/9 × 56 = 280/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/504 + 280/504 = 18 + 280/504 = 298/504
  5. 298/504 simplified gives 149/252
  6. So, 2/56 + 5/9 = 149/252

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