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Add 49/9 and 20/56

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 20/56

49/9 + 20/56 is 731/126.

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,
    49/9 = 49 × 56/9 × 56 = 2744/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/504 + 180/504 = 2744 + 180/504 = 2924/504
  5. 2924/504 simplified gives 731/126
  6. So, 49/9 + 20/56 = 731/126
    In mixed form: 5101/126

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