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Add 18/3 and 40/56

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 40/56

18/3 + 40/56 is 47/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    18/3 = 18 × 56/3 × 56 = 1008/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/168 + 120/168 = 1008 + 120/168 = 1128/168
  5. 1128/168 simplified gives 47/7
  6. So, 18/3 + 40/56 = 47/7
    In mixed form: 65/7

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