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Add 9/5 and 3/56

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3/56

9/5 + 3/56 is 519/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    9/5 = 9 × 56/5 × 56 = 504/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/280 + 15/280 = 504 + 15/280 = 519/280
  5. So, 9/5 + 3/56 = 519/280
    In mixed form: 1239/280

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