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Add 9/4 and 49/56

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 49/56

9/4 + 49/56 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    9/4 = 9 × 14/4 × 14 = 126/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    49/56 = 49 × 1/56 × 1 = 49/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/56 + 49/56 = 126 + 49/56 = 175/56
  5. 175/56 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 9/4 + 49/56 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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