Add 56/18 and 14/25, Solve 3 2/18 + 14/25 as a fraction

Add 56/18 and 14/25

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 14/25

56/18 + 14/25 is 826/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450
Add the two like fractions:
1400/450 + 252/450 = 1400 + 252/450 = 1652/450
1652/450 simplified gives 826/225
So, 56/18 + 14/25 = 826/225
In mixed form: 3151/225

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