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Add 75/18 and 42/56

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 42/56

75/18 + 42/56 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    75/18 = 75 × 28/18 × 28 = 2100/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/504 + 378/504 = 2100 + 378/504 = 2478/504
  5. 2478/504 simplified gives 59/12
  6. So, 75/18 + 42/56 = 59/12
    In mixed form: 411/12

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