Add 70/18 and 1/56
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1/56
70/18 + 1/56 is 1969/504.
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,
70/18 = 70 × 28/18 × 28 = 1960/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/504 + 9/504 = 1960 + 9/504 = 1969/504 - So, 70/18 + 1/56 = 1969/504
In mixed form: 3457/504
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