Add 56/3 and 42/8, Solve 18 2/3 + 5 2/8 as a fraction

Add 56/3 and 42/8

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

56/3 + 42/8 is 287/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
56/3 = 56 × 8/3 × 8 = 448/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24
Add the two like fractions:
448/24 + 126/24 = 448 + 126/24 = 574/24
574/24 simplified gives 287/12
So, 56/3 + 42/8 = 287/12
In mixed form: 2311/12

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