Add 18/3 and 2/56
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 2/56
18/3 + 2/56 is 169/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
18/3 = 18 × 56/3 × 56 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 6/168 = 1008 + 6/168 = 1014/168 - 1014/168 simplified gives 169/28
- So, 18/3 + 2/56 = 169/28
In mixed form: 61/28
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