Add 1/56 and 50/75
1/56 + 50/75 is 115/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
1/56 = 1 × 75/56 × 75 = 75/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/4200 + 2800/4200 = 75 + 2800/4200 = 2875/4200 - 2875/4200 simplified gives 115/168
- So, 1/56 + 50/75 = 115/168
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