Add 18/56 and 42/48
18/56 + 42/48 is 67/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
18/56 = 18 × 6/56 × 6 = 108/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
108/336 + 294/336 = 108 + 294/336 = 402/336 - 402/336 simplified gives 67/56
- So, 18/56 + 42/48 = 67/56
In mixed form: 111/56
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/56+42/48 18/56+84/48 18/56+42/96 54/56+42/48 90/56+42/48