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Add 42/9 and 16/56

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 16/56

42/9 + 16/56 is 104/21.

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,
    42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/504 + 144/504 = 2352 + 144/504 = 2496/504
  5. 2496/504 simplified gives 104/21
  6. So, 42/9 + 16/56 = 104/21
    In mixed form: 420/21

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