Add 40/18 and 56/3, Solve 2 4/18 + 18 2/3 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 56/3

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

40/18 + 56/3 is 188/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
40/18 = 40 × 1/18 × 1 = 40/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
56/3 = 56 × 6/3 × 6 = 336/18
Add the two like fractions:
40/18 + 336/18 = 40 + 336/18 = 376/18
376/18 simplified gives 188/9
So, 40/18 + 56/3 = 188/9
In mixed form: 208/9

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