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Add 18/56 and 18/50

18/56 + 18/50 is 477/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    18/56 = 18 × 25/56 × 25 = 450/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    18/50 = 18 × 28/50 × 28 = 504/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1400 + 504/1400 = 450 + 504/1400 = 954/1400
  5. 954/1400 simplified gives 477/700
  6. So, 18/56 + 18/50 = 477/700

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