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Add 18/56 and 20/9

1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 2 2/9

18/56 + 20/9 is 641/252.

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,
    18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    20/9 = 20 × 56/9 × 56 = 1120/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/504 + 1120/504 = 162 + 1120/504 = 1282/504
  5. 1282/504 simplified gives 641/252
  6. So, 18/56 + 20/9 = 641/252
    In mixed form: 2137/252

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