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Add 9/7 and 49/56

1^st number: 1 2/7, 2^nd number: 49/56

9/7 + 49/56 is 121/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   9/7 = 9 × 8/7 × 8 = 72/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   49/56 = 49 × 1/56 × 1 = 49/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/56 + 49/56 = 72 + 49/56 = 121/56
5. So, 9/7 + 49/56 = 121/56
   In mixed form: 29/56

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