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Add 70/9 and 10/56

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 10/56

70/9 + 10/56 is 2005/252.

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,
    70/9 = 70 × 56/9 × 56 = 3920/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/504 + 90/504 = 3920 + 90/504 = 4010/504
  5. 4010/504 simplified gives 2005/252
  6. So, 70/9 + 10/56 = 2005/252
    In mixed form: 7241/252

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