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Add 40/56 and 20/9

1st number: 40/56, 2nd number: 2 2/9

40/56 + 20/9 is 185/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    20/9 = 20 × 56/9 × 56 = 1120/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/504 + 1120/504 = 360 + 1120/504 = 1480/504
  5. 1480/504 simplified gives 185/63
  6. So, 40/56 + 20/9 = 185/63
    In mixed form: 259/63

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