Add 48/9 and 2/56, Solve 5 3/9 + 2/56 as a fraction

Add 48/9 and 2/56

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 2/56

48/9 + 2/56 is 451/84.

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,
48/9 = 48 × 56/9 × 56 = 2688/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
Add the two like fractions:
2688/504 + 18/504 = 2688 + 18/504 = 2706/504
2706/504 simplified gives 451/84
So, 48/9 + 2/56 = 451/84
In mixed form: 531/84

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