Add 49/56 and 10/18
49/56 + 10/18 is 103/72.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
10/18 = 10 × 28/18 × 28 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 280/504 = 441 + 280/504 = 721/504 - 721/504 simplified gives 103/72
- So, 49/56 + 10/18 = 103/72
In mixed form: 131/72
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