Add 42/56 and 4/18
42/56 + 4/18 is 35/36.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
4/18 = 4 × 28/18 × 28 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 112/504 = 378 + 112/504 = 490/504 - 490/504 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 42/56 + 4/18 = 35/36
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