Add 36/16 and 18/56, Solve 2 4/16 + 18/56 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 18/56

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 18/56

36/16 + 18/56 is 18/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
18/56 = 18 × 2/56 × 2 = 36/112
Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 36/112 = 252 + 36/112 = 288/112
288/112 simplified gives 18/7
So, 36/16 + 18/56 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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