Add 18/56 and 6/7
18/56 + 6/7 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
18/56 = 18 × 1/56 × 1 = 18/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
6/7 = 6 × 8/7 × 8 = 48/56 - Add the two like fractions:
18/56 + 48/56 = 18 + 48/56 = 66/56 - 66/56 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 18/56 + 6/7 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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