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Add 56/12 and 2/18

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 2/18

56/12 + 2/18 is 43/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    56/12 = 56 × 3/12 × 3 = 168/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/36 + 4/36 = 168 + 4/36 = 172/36
  5. 172/36 simplified gives 43/9
  6. So, 56/12 + 2/18 = 43/9
    In mixed form: 47/9

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