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Add 40/16 and 9/56

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 9/56

40/16 + 9/56 is 149/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    9/56 = 9 × 2/56 × 2 = 18/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/112 + 18/112 = 280 + 18/112 = 298/112
  5. 298/112 simplified gives 149/56
  6. So, 40/16 + 9/56 = 149/56
    In mixed form: 237/56

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