Add 56/75 and 18/36
56/75 + 18/36 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
56/75 = 56 × 12/75 × 12 = 672/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900 - Add the two like fractions:
672/900 + 450/900 = 672 + 450/900 = 1122/900 - 1122/900 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 56/75 + 18/36 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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