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Add 18/56 and 30/16

1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 1 14/16

18/56 + 30/16 is 123/56.

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,
    30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/112 + 210/112 = 36 + 210/112 = 246/112
  5. 246/112 simplified gives 123/56
  6. So, 18/56 + 30/16 = 123/56
    In mixed form: 211/56

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