Add 56/75 and 10/18
56/75 + 10/18 is 293/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
336/450 + 250/450 = 336 + 250/450 = 586/450 - 586/450 simplified gives 293/225
- So, 56/75 + 10/18 = 293/225
In mixed form: 168/225
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