Add 18/56 and 16/35
18/56 + 16/35 is 109/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Add the two like fractions:
90/280 + 128/280 = 90 + 128/280 = 218/280 - 218/280 simplified gives 109/140
- So, 18/56 + 16/35 = 109/140
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