Add 7/18 and 48/56
7/18 + 48/56 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
7/18 = 7 × 28/18 × 28 = 196/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504 - Add the two like fractions:
196/504 + 432/504 = 196 + 432/504 = 628/504 - 628/504 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 7/18 + 48/56 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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