Add 56/18 and 4/25
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 4/25
56/18 + 4/25 is 736/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/450 + 72/450 = 1400 + 72/450 = 1472/450 - 1472/450 simplified gives 736/225
- So, 56/18 + 4/25 = 736/225
In mixed form: 361/225
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