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Add 35/9 and 5/56

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 5/56

35/9 + 5/56 is 2005/504.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/504 + 45/504 = 1960 + 45/504 = 2005/504
  5. So, 35/9 + 5/56 = 2005/504
    In mixed form: 3493/504

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