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Add 56/2 and 4/7

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 4/7

56/2 + 4/7 is 200/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    56/2 = 56 × 7/2 × 7 = 392/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    4/7 = 4 × 2/7 × 2 = 8/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/14 + 8/14 = 392 + 8/14 = 400/14
  5. 400/14 simplified gives 200/7
  6. So, 56/2 + 4/7 = 200/7
    In mixed form: 284/7

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