Add 56/3 and 42/35, Solve 18 2/3 + 1 7/35 as a fraction

Add 56/3 and 42/35

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

56/3 + 42/35 is 298/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
56/3 = 56 × 35/3 × 35 = 1960/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105
Add the two like fractions:
1960/105 + 126/105 = 1960 + 126/105 = 2086/105
2086/105 simplified gives 298/15
So, 56/3 + 42/35 = 298/15
In mixed form: 1913/15

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