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Add 3/18 and 2/56

3/18 + 2/56 is 17/84.

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,
    3/18 = 3 × 28/18 × 28 = 84/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/504 + 18/504 = 84 + 18/504 = 102/504
  5. 102/504 simplified gives 17/84
  6. So, 3/18 + 2/56 = 17/84

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