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Add 18/56 and 12/16

18/56 + 12/16 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    18/56 = 18 × 2/56 × 2 = 36/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/112 + 84/112 = 36 + 84/112 = 120/112
  5. 120/112 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 18/56 + 12/16 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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