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Add 42/18 and 1/56

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1/56

42/18 + 1/56 is 395/168.

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,
    42/18 = 42 × 28/18 × 28 = 1176/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/504 + 9/504 = 1176 + 9/504 = 1185/504
  5. 1185/504 simplified gives 395/168
  6. So, 42/18 + 1/56 = 395/168
    In mixed form: 259/168

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