Add 14/18 and 15/56
14/18 + 15/56 is 527/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
14/18 = 14 × 28/18 × 28 = 392/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 135/504 = 392 + 135/504 = 527/504 - So, 14/18 + 15/56 = 527/504
In mixed form: 123/504
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