Add 14/56 and 16/18
14/56 + 16/18 is 41/36.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
16/18 = 16 × 28/18 × 28 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 448/504 = 126 + 448/504 = 574/504 - 574/504 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 14/56 + 16/18 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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