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Add 18/56 and 9/6

1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 1 3/6

18/56 + 9/6 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    9/6 = 9 × 28/6 × 28 = 252/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/168 + 252/168 = 54 + 252/168 = 306/168
  5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
  6. So, 18/56 + 9/6 = 51/28
    In mixed form: 123/28

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