Add 56/18 and 6/25
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 6/25
56/18 + 6/25 is 754/225.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 18/25 × 18 = 108/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/450 + 108/450 = 1400 + 108/450 = 1508/450 - 1508/450 simplified gives 754/225
- So, 56/18 + 6/25 = 754/225
In mixed form: 379/225
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