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Add 18/56 and 81/35

1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 2 11/35

18/56 + 81/35 is 369/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    81/35 = 81 × 8/35 × 8 = 648/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/280 + 648/280 = 90 + 648/280 = 738/280
  5. 738/280 simplified gives 369/140
  6. So, 18/56 + 81/35 = 369/140
    In mixed form: 289/140

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