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Add 70/18 and 15/56

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 15/56

70/18 + 15/56 is 2095/504.

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,
    70/18 = 70 × 28/18 × 28 = 1960/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/504 + 135/504 = 1960 + 135/504 = 2095/504
  5. So, 70/18 + 15/56 = 2095/504
    In mixed form: 479/504

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