Add 32/56 and 4/18
32/56 + 4/18 is 50/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
4/18 = 4 × 28/18 × 28 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 112/504 = 288 + 112/504 = 400/504 - 400/504 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 32/56 + 4/18 = 50/63
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