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Add 14/18 and 14/56

14/18 + 14/56 is 37/36.

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,
    14/18 = 14 × 28/18 × 28 = 392/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/504 + 126/504 = 392 + 126/504 = 518/504
  5. 518/504 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 14/18 + 14/56 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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