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Add 40/9 and 18/56

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 18/56

40/9 + 18/56 is 1201/252.

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,
    40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/504 + 162/504 = 2240 + 162/504 = 2402/504
  5. 2402/504 simplified gives 1201/252
  6. So, 40/9 + 18/56 = 1201/252
    In mixed form: 4193/252

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