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Add 40/18 and 10/56

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 10/56

40/18 + 10/56 is 605/252.

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,
    40/18 = 40 × 28/18 × 28 = 1120/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/504 + 90/504 = 1120 + 90/504 = 1210/504
  5. 1210/504 simplified gives 605/252
  6. So, 40/18 + 10/56 = 605/252
    In mixed form: 2101/252

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