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Add 16/56 and 6/9

16/56 + 6/9 is 20/21.

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,
    16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    6/9 = 6 × 56/9 × 56 = 336/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/504 + 336/504 = 144 + 336/504 = 480/504
  5. 480/504 simplified gives 20/21
  6. So, 16/56 + 6/9 = 20/21

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