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Add 49/56 and 56/9

1st number: 49/56, 2nd number: 6 2/9

49/56 + 56/9 is 511/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    56/9 = 56 × 56/9 × 56 = 3136/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/504 + 3136/504 = 441 + 3136/504 = 3577/504
  5. 3577/504 simplified gives 511/72
  6. So, 49/56 + 56/9 = 511/72
    In mixed form: 77/72

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