Add 8/56 and 5/18
8/56 + 5/18 is 53/126.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
5/18 = 5 × 28/18 × 28 = 140/504 - Add the two like fractions:
72/504 + 140/504 = 72 + 140/504 = 212/504 - 212/504 simplified gives 53/126
- So, 8/56 + 5/18 = 53/126
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