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Add 56/7 and 84/18

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 4 12/18

56/7 + 84/18 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    56/7 = 56 × 18/7 × 18 = 1008/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    84/18 = 84 × 7/18 × 7 = 588/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/126 + 588/126 = 1008 + 588/126 = 1596/126
  5. 1596/126 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 56/7 + 84/18 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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