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Add 35/56 and 56/9

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

35/56 + 56/9 is 493/72.

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,
   56/9 = 56 × 56/9 × 56 = 3136/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/504 + 3136/504 = 315 + 3136/504 = 3451/504
5. 3451/504 simplified gives 493/72
6. So, 35/56 + 56/9 = 493/72
   In mixed form: 661/72

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