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Add 56/75 and 14/18

56/75 + 14/18 is 343/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/450 + 350/450 = 336 + 350/450 = 686/450
  5. 686/450 simplified gives 343/225
  6. So, 56/75 + 14/18 = 343/225
    In mixed form: 1118/225

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