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Add 8/9 and 7/56

8/9 + 7/56 is 73/72.

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,
    8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/504 + 63/504 = 448 + 63/504 = 511/504
  5. 511/504 simplified gives 73/72
  6. So, 8/9 + 7/56 = 73/72
    In mixed form: 11/72

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