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Add 18/12 and 7/56

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 7/56

18/12 + 7/56 is 13/8.

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,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/168 + 21/168 = 252 + 21/168 = 273/168
  5. 273/168 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 18/12 + 7/56 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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