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Add 2/18 and 2/56

2/18 + 2/56 is 37/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    2/18 = 2 × 28/18 × 28 = 56/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/504 + 18/504 = 56 + 18/504 = 74/504
  5. 74/504 simplified gives 37/252
  6. So, 2/18 + 2/56 = 37/252

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