Add 18/42 and 12/56
18/42 + 12/56 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 36/168 = 72 + 36/168 = 108/168 - 108/168 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 18/42 + 12/56 = 9/14
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