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Add 18/32 and 49/56

18/32 + 49/56 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 56 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    49/56 = 49 × 4/56 × 4 = 196/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/224 + 196/224 = 126 + 196/224 = 322/224
  5. 322/224 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 18/32 + 49/56 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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