Add 6/56 and 1/18
6/56 + 1/18 is 41/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
1/18 = 1 × 28/18 × 28 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 28/504 = 54 + 28/504 = 82/504 - 82/504 simplified gives 41/252
- So, 6/56 + 1/18 = 41/252
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