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Add 5/56 and 16/9

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 7/9

5/56 + 16/9 is 941/504.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    16/9 = 16 × 56/9 × 56 = 896/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/504 + 896/504 = 45 + 896/504 = 941/504
  5. So, 5/56 + 16/9 = 941/504
    In mixed form: 1437/504

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