Add 2/56 and 14/9, Solve 2/56 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 14/9

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

2/56 + 14/9 is 401/252.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
14/9 = 14 × 56/9 × 56 = 784/504
Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 784/504 = 18 + 784/504 = 802/504
802/504 simplified gives 401/252
So, 2/56 + 14/9 = 401/252
In mixed form: 1149/252

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