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Add 25/18 and 28/56

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 28/56

25/18 + 28/56 is 17/9.

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,
    25/18 = 25 × 28/18 × 28 = 700/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/504 + 252/504 = 700 + 252/504 = 952/504
  5. 952/504 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 25/18 + 28/56 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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