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Add 56/18 and 18/10

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 1 8/10

56/18 + 18/10 is 221/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/90 + 162/90 = 280 + 162/90 = 442/90
  5. 442/90 simplified gives 221/45
  6. So, 56/18 + 18/10 = 221/45
    In mixed form: 441/45

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