Add 75/18 and 8/56
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 8/56
75/18 + 8/56 is 181/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
75/18 = 75 × 28/18 × 28 = 2100/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/504 + 72/504 = 2100 + 72/504 = 2172/504 - 2172/504 simplified gives 181/42
- So, 75/18 + 8/56 = 181/42
In mixed form: 413/42
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