Add 56/18 and 14/10
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 1 4/10
56/18 + 14/10 is 203/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
280/90 + 126/90 = 280 + 126/90 = 406/90 - 406/90 simplified gives 203/45
- So, 56/18 + 14/10 = 203/45
In mixed form: 423/45
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