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Add 18/56 and 27/6

1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 4 3/6

18/56 + 27/6 is 135/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    27/6 = 27 × 28/6 × 28 = 756/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/168 + 756/168 = 54 + 756/168 = 810/168
  5. 810/168 simplified gives 135/28
  6. So, 18/56 + 27/6 = 135/28
    In mixed form: 423/28

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