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Add 72/18 and 4/56

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 4/56

72/18 + 4/56 is 57/14.

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,
    72/18 = 72 × 28/18 × 28 = 2016/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/504 + 36/504 = 2016 + 36/504 = 2052/504
  5. 2052/504 simplified gives 57/14
  6. So, 72/18 + 4/56 = 57/14
    In mixed form: 41/14

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