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Add 50/40 and 9/56

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 9/56

50/40 + 9/56 is 79/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/280 + 45/280 = 350 + 45/280 = 395/280
  5. 395/280 simplified gives 79/56
  6. So, 50/40 + 9/56 = 79/56
    In mixed form: 123/56

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