Add 10/56 and 16/18
10/56 + 16/18 is 269/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
16/18 = 16 × 28/18 × 28 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
90/504 + 448/504 = 90 + 448/504 = 538/504 - 538/504 simplified gives 269/252
- So, 10/56 + 16/18 = 269/252
In mixed form: 117/252
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