Add 42/9 and 6/56, Solve 4 6/9 + 6/56 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 6/56

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

42/9 + 6/56 is 401/84.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 56/9 × 56 = 2352/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 54/504 = 2352 + 54/504 = 2406/504
2406/504 simplified gives 401/84
So, 42/9 + 6/56 = 401/84
In mixed form: 465/84

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