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Add 18/36 and 42/56

18/36 + 42/56 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    18/36 = 18 × 14/36 × 14 = 252/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/504 + 378/504 = 252 + 378/504 = 630/504
  5. 630/504 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 18/36 + 42/56 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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