Answers

Add 56/18 and 72/75

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 72/75

56/18 + 72/75 is 916/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/450 + 432/450 = 1400 + 432/450 = 1832/450
5. 1832/450 simplified gives 916/225
6. So, 56/18 + 72/75 = 916/225
   In mixed form: 416/225

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁵⁶/₃₆+⁷²/₇₅ ⁵⁶/₅₄+⁷²/₇₅ ⁵⁶/₉₀+⁷²/₇₅

Add Fractions Calculator