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Add 48/18 and 6/56

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 6/56

48/18 + 6/56 is 233/84.

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,
    48/18 = 48 × 28/18 × 28 = 1344/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/504 + 54/504 = 1344 + 54/504 = 1398/504
  5. 1398/504 simplified gives 233/84
  6. So, 48/18 + 6/56 = 233/84
    In mixed form: 265/84

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