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Add 28/42 and 56/9

1st number: 28/42, 2nd number: 6 2/9

28/42 + 56/9 is 62/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    28/42 = 28 × 3/42 × 3 = 84/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    56/9 = 56 × 14/9 × 14 = 784/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/126 + 784/126 = 84 + 784/126 = 868/126
  5. 868/126 simplified gives 62/9
  6. So, 28/42 + 56/9 = 62/9
    In mixed form: 68/9

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