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Add 5/9 and 35/56

5/9 + 35/56 is 85/72.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 56/9 × 56 = 280/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/504 + 315/504 = 280 + 315/504 = 595/504
  5. 595/504 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 5/9 + 35/56 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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