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Add 8/56 and 12/9

1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 1 3/9

8/56 + 12/9 is 31/21.

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,
    8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    12/9 = 12 × 56/9 × 56 = 672/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/504 + 672/504 = 72 + 672/504 = 744/504
  5. 744/504 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 8/56 + 12/9 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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