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Add 16/56 and 3/18

16/56 + 3/18 is 19/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 18 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    3/18 = 3 × 28/18 × 28 = 84/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/504 + 84/504 = 144 + 84/504 = 228/504
  5. 228/504 simplified gives 19/42
  6. So, 16/56 + 3/18 = 19/42

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