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Add 56/6 and 9/16

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 9/16

56/6 + 9/16 is 475/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    56/6 = 56 × 8/6 × 8 = 448/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/48 + 27/48 = 448 + 27/48 = 475/48
  5. So, 56/6 + 9/16 = 475/48
    In mixed form: 943/48

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