Add 4/56 and 32/9, Solve 4/56 + 3 5/9 as a fraction

Add 4/56 and 32/9

1^st number: 4/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/9

4/56 + 32/9 is 457/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
32/9 = 32 × 56/9 × 56 = 1792/504
Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 1792/504 = 36 + 1792/504 = 1828/504
1828/504 simplified gives 457/126
So, 4/56 + 32/9 = 457/126
In mixed form: 379/126

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