Add 56/8 and 14/18, Solve 7 0/8 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 56/8 and 14/18

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/18

56/8 + 14/18 is 70/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
56/8 = 56 × 9/8 × 9 = 504/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72
Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 56/72 = 504 + 56/72 = 560/72
560/72 simplified gives 70/9
So, 56/8 + 14/18 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9

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