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Add 7/18 and 48/56

7/18 + 48/56 is 157/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    7/18 = 7 × 28/18 × 28 = 196/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/504 + 432/504 = 196 + 432/504 = 628/504
  5. 628/504 simplified gives 157/126
  6. So, 7/18 + 48/56 = 157/126
    In mixed form: 131/126

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