Add 2/18 and 28/56
2/18 + 28/56 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
2/18 = 2 × 28/18 × 28 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 252/504 = 56 + 252/504 = 308/504 - 308/504 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/18 + 28/56 = 11/18
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