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Add 10/9 and 50/56

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 50/56

10/9 + 50/56 is 505/252.

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,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/504 + 450/504 = 560 + 450/504 = 1010/504
  5. 1010/504 simplified gives 505/252
  6. So, 10/9 + 50/56 = 505/252
    In mixed form: 21/252

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