Add 14/56 and 18/42
14/56 + 18/42 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 72/168 = 42 + 72/168 = 114/168 - 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 14/56 + 18/42 = 19/28
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