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Add 18/35 and 9/56

18/35 + 9/56 is 27/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/280 + 45/280 = 144 + 45/280 = 189/280
  5. 189/280 simplified gives 27/40
  6. So, 18/35 + 9/56 = 27/40

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