Add 56/7 and 28/18, Solve 8 0/7 + 1 10/18 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 28/18

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

56/7 + 28/18 is 86/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
56/7 = 56 × 18/7 × 18 = 1008/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126
Add the two like fractions:
1008/126 + 196/126 = 1008 + 196/126 = 1204/126
1204/126 simplified gives 86/9
So, 56/7 + 28/18 = 86/9
In mixed form: 95/9

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