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Add 5/9 and 42/56

5/9 + 42/56 is 47/36.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/504 + 378/504 = 280 + 378/504 = 658/504
  5. 658/504 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 5/9 + 42/56 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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