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Add 4/9 and 4/56

4/9 + 4/56 is 65/126.

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,
    4/9 = 4 × 56/9 × 56 = 224/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/504 + 36/504 = 224 + 36/504 = 260/504
  5. 260/504 simplified gives 65/126
  6. So, 4/9 + 4/56 = 65/126

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