Add 56/3 and 36/25
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 1 11/25
56/3 + 36/25 is 1508/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
56/3 = 56 × 25/3 × 25 = 1400/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/75 + 108/75 = 1400 + 108/75 = 1508/75 - So, 56/3 + 36/25 = 1508/75
In mixed form: 208/75
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