Add 14/32 and 56/75
14/32 + 56/75 is 1421/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
14/32 = 14 × 75/32 × 75 = 1050/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
56/75 = 56 × 32/75 × 32 = 1792/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2400 + 1792/2400 = 1050 + 1792/2400 = 2842/2400 - 2842/2400 simplified gives 1421/1200
- So, 14/32 + 56/75 = 1421/1200
In mixed form: 1221/1200
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