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Add 3/18 and 5/56

3/18 + 5/56 is 43/168.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/504 + 45/504 = 84 + 45/504 = 129/504
  5. 129/504 simplified gives 43/168
  6. So, 3/18 + 5/56 = 43/168

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