Add 4/18 and 6/56
4/18 + 6/56 is 83/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
4/18 = 4 × 28/18 × 28 = 112/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 54/504 = 112 + 54/504 = 166/504 - 166/504 simplified gives 83/252
- So, 4/18 + 6/56 = 83/252
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