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Add 56/9 and 6/8

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 6/8

56/9 + 6/8 is 251/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/72 + 54/72 = 448 + 54/72 = 502/72
  5. 502/72 simplified gives 251/36
  6. So, 56/9 + 6/8 = 251/36
    In mixed form: 635/36

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