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Add 18/9 and 40/56

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 40/56

18/9 + 40/56 is 19/7.

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,
    18/9 = 18 × 56/9 × 56 = 1008/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/504 + 360/504 = 1008 + 360/504 = 1368/504
  5. 1368/504 simplified gives 19/7
  6. So, 18/9 + 40/56 = 19/7
    In mixed form: 25/7

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