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Add 7/56 and 2/9

7/56 + 2/9 is 25/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    2/9 = 2 × 56/9 × 56 = 112/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/504 + 112/504 = 63 + 112/504 = 175/504
  5. 175/504 simplified gives 25/72
  6. So, 7/56 + 2/9 = 25/72

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