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Add 24/18 and 32/56

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 32/56

24/18 + 32/56 is 40/21.

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,
    24/18 = 24 × 28/18 × 28 = 672/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/504 + 288/504 = 672 + 288/504 = 960/504
  5. 960/504 simplified gives 40/21
  6. So, 24/18 + 32/56 = 40/21
    In mixed form: 119/21

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