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Add 10/9 and 1/56

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

10/9 + 1/56 is 569/504.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    10/9 = 10 × 56/9 × 56 = 560/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/504 + 9/504 = 560 + 9/504 = 569/504
  5. So, 10/9 + 1/56 = 569/504
    In mixed form: 165/504

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