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Add 18/24 and 36/56

18/24 + 36/56 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/168 + 108/168 = 126 + 108/168 = 234/168
  5. 234/168 simplified gives 39/28
  6. So, 18/24 + 36/56 = 39/28
    In mixed form: 111/28

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