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Add 1/56 and 50/75

1/56 + 50/75 is 115/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    1/56 = 1 × 75/56 × 75 = 75/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/4200 + 2800/4200 = 75 + 2800/4200 = 2875/4200
  5. 2875/4200 simplified gives 115/168
  6. So, 1/56 + 50/75 = 115/168

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