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Add 15/56 and 36/9

1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 4 0/9

15/56 + 36/9 is 239/56.

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,
    15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    36/9 = 36 × 56/9 × 56 = 2016/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/504 + 2016/504 = 135 + 2016/504 = 2151/504
  5. 2151/504 simplified gives 239/56
  6. So, 15/56 + 36/9 = 239/56
    In mixed form: 415/56

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