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Add 18/56 and 48/49

18/56 + 48/49 is 255/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    18/56 = 18 × 7/56 × 7 = 126/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    48/49 = 48 × 8/49 × 8 = 384/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/392 + 384/392 = 126 + 384/392 = 510/392
  5. 510/392 simplified gives 255/196
  6. So, 18/56 + 48/49 = 255/196
    In mixed form: 159/196

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