Add 4/56 and 7/18
4/56 + 7/18 is 29/63.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
7/18 = 7 × 28/18 × 28 = 196/504 - Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 196/504 = 36 + 196/504 = 232/504 - 232/504 simplified gives 29/63
- So, 4/56 + 7/18 = 29/63
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