Add 75/45 and 18/56
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 18/56
75/45 + 18/56 is 167/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
75/45 = 75 × 56/45 × 56 = 4200/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
18/56 = 18 × 45/56 × 45 = 810/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/2520 + 810/2520 = 4200 + 810/2520 = 5010/2520 - 5010/2520 simplified gives 167/84
- So, 75/45 + 18/56 = 167/84
In mixed form: 183/84
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