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Add 21/18 and 49/56

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 49/56

21/18 + 49/56 is 49/24.

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,
    21/18 = 21 × 28/18 × 28 = 588/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/504 + 441/504 = 588 + 441/504 = 1029/504
  5. 1029/504 simplified gives 49/24
  6. So, 21/18 + 49/56 = 49/24
    In mixed form: 21/24

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