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Add 18/12 and 49/56

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 49/56

18/12 + 49/56 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    18/12 = 18 × 14/12 × 14 = 252/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/168 + 147/168 = 252 + 147/168 = 399/168
  5. 399/168 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 18/12 + 49/56 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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