Add 42/5 and 56/18
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3 2/18
42/5 + 56/18 is 518/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Add the two like fractions:
756/90 + 280/90 = 756 + 280/90 = 1036/90 - 1036/90 simplified gives 518/45
- So, 42/5 + 56/18 = 518/45
In mixed form: 1123/45
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