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Add 28/3 and 40/56

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 40/56

28/3 + 40/56 is 211/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    28/3 = 28 × 56/3 × 56 = 1568/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/168 + 120/168 = 1568 + 120/168 = 1688/168
  5. 1688/168 simplified gives 211/21
  6. So, 28/3 + 40/56 = 211/21
    In mixed form: 101/21

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