Add 18/21 and 9/56
18/21 + 9/56 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 27/168 = 144 + 27/168 = 171/168 - 171/168 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 18/21 + 9/56 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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