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Add 56/9 and 50/4

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 12 2/4

56/9 + 50/4 is 337/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/36 + 450/36 = 224 + 450/36 = 674/36
  5. 674/36 simplified gives 337/18
  6. So, 56/9 + 50/4 = 337/18
    In mixed form: 1813/18

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