Add 18/56 and 42/64
18/56 + 42/64 is 219/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
18/56 = 18 × 8/56 × 8 = 144/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448 - Add the two like fractions:
144/448 + 294/448 = 144 + 294/448 = 438/448 - 438/448 simplified gives 219/224
- So, 18/56 + 42/64 = 219/224
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