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Add 20/56 and 40/9

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 4 4/9

20/56 + 40/9 is 605/126.

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,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/504 + 2240/504 = 180 + 2240/504 = 2420/504
  5. 2420/504 simplified gives 605/126
  6. So, 20/56 + 40/9 = 605/126
    In mixed form: 4101/126

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