Add 7/18 and 6/56
7/18 + 6/56 is 125/252.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Add the two like fractions:
196/504 + 54/504 = 196 + 54/504 = 250/504 - 250/504 simplified gives 125/252
- So, 7/18 + 6/56 = 125/252
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