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Add 24/18 and 40/56

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 40/56

24/18 + 40/56 is 43/21.

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,
    40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/504 + 360/504 = 672 + 360/504 = 1032/504
  5. 1032/504 simplified gives 43/21
  6. So, 24/18 + 40/56 = 43/21
    In mixed form: 21/21

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