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Add 81/18 and 2/56

1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 2/56

81/18 + 2/56 is 127/28.

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,
    81/18 = 81 × 28/18 × 28 = 2268/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/504 + 18/504 = 2268 + 18/504 = 2286/504
  5. 2286/504 simplified gives 127/28
  6. So, 81/18 + 2/56 = 127/28
    In mixed form: 415/28

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