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Add 9/35 and 2/56

9/35 + 2/56 is 41/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/280 + 10/280 = 72 + 10/280 = 82/280
  5. 82/280 simplified gives 41/140
  6. So, 9/35 + 2/56 = 41/140

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