Add 16/18 and 18/56
16/18 + 18/56 is 305/252.
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,
16/18 = 16 × 28/18 × 28 = 448/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504 - Add the two like fractions:
448/504 + 162/504 = 448 + 162/504 = 610/504 - 610/504 simplified gives 305/252
- So, 16/18 + 18/56 = 305/252
In mixed form: 153/252
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