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Add 18/56 and 60/70

18/56 + 60/70 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/280 + 240/280 = 90 + 240/280 = 330/280
  5. 330/280 simplified gives 33/28
  6. So, 18/56 + 60/70 = 33/28
    In mixed form: 15/28

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