Add 1/18 and 10/56
1/18 + 10/56 is 59/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
1/18 = 1 × 28/18 × 28 = 28/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Add the two like fractions:
28/504 + 90/504 = 28 + 90/504 = 118/504 - 118/504 simplified gives 59/252
- So, 1/18 + 10/56 = 59/252
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