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Add 12/18 and 40/56

12/18 + 40/56 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    12/18 = 12 × 28/18 × 28 = 336/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/504 + 360/504 = 336 + 360/504 = 696/504
  5. 696/504 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 12/18 + 40/56 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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