Add 1/56 and 90/75
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 1 15/75
1/56 + 90/75 is 341/280.
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,
90/75 = 90 × 56/75 × 56 = 5040/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/4200 + 5040/4200 = 75 + 5040/4200 = 5115/4200 - 5115/4200 simplified gives 341/280
- So, 1/56 + 90/75 = 341/280
In mixed form: 161/280
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