Add 40/9 and 4/56, Solve 4 4/9 + 4/56 as a fraction

Add 40/9 and 4/56

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

40/9 + 4/56 is 569/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
Add the two like fractions:
2240/504 + 36/504 = 2240 + 36/504 = 2276/504
2276/504 simplified gives 569/126
So, 40/9 + 4/56 = 569/126
In mixed form: 465/126

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