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Add 45/9 and 12/56

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 12/56

45/9 + 12/56 is 73/14.

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,
    45/9 = 45 × 56/9 × 56 = 2520/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/504 + 108/504 = 2520 + 108/504 = 2628/504
  5. 2628/504 simplified gives 73/14
  6. So, 45/9 + 12/56 = 73/14
    In mixed form: 53/14

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