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Add 14/56 and 4/75

14/56 + 4/75 is 91/300.

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,
    14/56 = 14 × 75/56 × 75 = 1050/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    4/75 = 4 × 56/75 × 56 = 224/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/4200 + 224/4200 = 1050 + 224/4200 = 1274/4200
  5. 1274/4200 simplified gives 91/300
  6. So, 14/56 + 4/75 = 91/300

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