Add 18/28 and 42/56
18/28 + 42/56 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
18/28 = 18 × 2/28 × 2 = 36/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
36/56 + 42/56 = 36 + 42/56 = 78/56 - 78/56 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 18/28 + 42/56 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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