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Add 56/75 and 18/36

56/75 + 18/36 is 187/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    56/75 = 56 × 12/75 × 12 = 672/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/900 + 450/900 = 672 + 450/900 = 1122/900
  5. 1122/900 simplified gives 187/150
  6. So, 56/75 + 18/36 = 187/150
    In mixed form: 137/150

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