Add 2/56 and 10/18
2/56 + 10/18 is 149/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
10/18 = 10 × 28/18 × 28 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 280/504 = 18 + 280/504 = 298/504 - 298/504 simplified gives 149/252
- So, 2/56 + 10/18 = 149/252
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