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Add 28/9 and 4/56

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 4/56

28/9 + 4/56 is 401/126.

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,
    28/9 = 28 × 56/9 × 56 = 1568/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/504 + 36/504 = 1568 + 36/504 = 1604/504
  5. 1604/504 simplified gives 401/126
  6. So, 28/9 + 4/56 = 401/126
    In mixed form: 323/126

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