Add 5/56 and 10/18
5/56 + 10/18 is 325/504.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
10/18 = 10 × 28/18 × 28 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 280/504 = 45 + 280/504 = 325/504 - So, 5/56 + 10/18 = 325/504
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