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Add 18/24 and 42/56

18/24 + 42/56 is 3/2.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/168 + 126/168 = 126 + 126/168 = 252/168
  5. 252/168 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 18/24 + 42/56 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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