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Add 56/14 and 4/18

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 4/18

56/14 + 4/18 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    56/14 = 56 × 9/14 × 9 = 504/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/126 + 28/126 = 504 + 28/126 = 532/126
  5. 532/126 simplified gives 38/9
  6. So, 56/14 + 4/18 = 38/9
    In mixed form: 42/9

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