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Add 14/56 and 18/42

14/56 + 18/42 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/168 + 72/168 = 42 + 72/168 = 114/168
  5. 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 14/56 + 18/42 = 19/28

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