Add 2/56 and 16/18
2/56 + 16/18 is 233/252.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
16/18 = 16 × 28/18 × 28 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 448/504 = 18 + 448/504 = 466/504 - 466/504 simplified gives 233/252
- So, 2/56 + 16/18 = 233/252
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