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Add 56/18 and 72/14

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 5 2/14

56/18 + 72/14 is 520/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    56/18 = 56 × 7/18 × 7 = 392/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    72/14 = 72 × 9/14 × 9 = 648/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/126 + 648/126 = 392 + 648/126 = 1040/126
  5. 1040/126 simplified gives 520/63
  6. So, 56/18 + 72/14 = 520/63
    In mixed form: 816/63

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