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Add 35/56 and 40/9

1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 4 4/9

35/56 + 40/9 is 365/72.

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,
    35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/504 + 2240/504 = 315 + 2240/504 = 2555/504
  5. 2555/504 simplified gives 365/72
  6. So, 35/56 + 40/9 = 365/72
    In mixed form: 55/72

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