Add 8/18 and 3/56
8/18 + 3/56 is 251/504.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 28/18 × 28 = 224/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Add the two like fractions:
224/504 + 27/504 = 224 + 27/504 = 251/504 - So, 8/18 + 3/56 = 251/504
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