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Add 35/9 and 24/56

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 24/56

35/9 + 24/56 is 272/63.

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,
    35/9 = 35 × 56/9 × 56 = 1960/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/504 + 216/504 = 1960 + 216/504 = 2176/504
  5. 2176/504 simplified gives 272/63
  6. So, 35/9 + 24/56 = 272/63
    In mixed form: 420/63

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