Add 1/3 and 18/56
1/3 + 18/56 is 55/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 54/168 = 56 + 54/168 = 110/168 - 110/168 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 1/3 + 18/56 = 55/84
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