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Add 50/56 and 40/9

1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 4 4/9

50/56 + 40/9 is 1345/252.

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,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/504 + 2240/504 = 450 + 2240/504 = 2690/504
  5. 2690/504 simplified gives 1345/252
  6. So, 50/56 + 40/9 = 1345/252
    In mixed form: 585/252

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