Add 75/56 and 12/18, Solve 1 19/56 + 12/18 as a fraction

Add 75/56 and 12/18

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 12/18

75/56 + 12/18 is 337/168.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
75/56 = 75 × 9/56 × 9 = 675/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
12/18 = 12 × 28/18 × 28 = 336/504
Add the two like fractions:
675/504 + 336/504 = 675 + 336/504 = 1011/504
1011/504 simplified gives 337/168
So, 75/56 + 12/18 = 337/168
In mixed form: 21/168

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