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Add 56/9 and 28/56

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 28/56

56/9 + 28/56 is 121/18.

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,
   56/9 = 56 × 56/9 × 56 = 3136/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/504 + 252/504 = 3136 + 252/504 = 3388/504
5. 3388/504 simplified gives 121/18
6. So, 56/9 + 28/56 = 121/18
   In mixed form: 613/18

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