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Add 9/56 and 63/72

9/56 + 63/72 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/504 + 441/504 = 81 + 441/504 = 522/504
  5. 522/504 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 9/56 + 63/72 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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