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Add 9/56 and 5/3

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

9/56 + 5/3 is 307/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    5/3 = 5 × 56/3 × 56 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/168 + 280/168 = 27 + 280/168 = 307/168
  5. So, 9/56 + 5/3 = 307/168
    In mixed form: 1139/168

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