Add 18/56 and 8/35
18/56 + 8/35 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
90/280 + 64/280 = 90 + 64/280 = 154/280 - 154/280 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 18/56 + 8/35 = 11/20
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