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Add 2/56 and 30/75

2/56 + 30/75 is 61/140.

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,
    2/56 = 2 × 75/56 × 75 = 150/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/4200 + 1680/4200 = 150 + 1680/4200 = 1830/4200
  5. 1830/4200 simplified gives 61/140
  6. So, 2/56 + 30/75 = 61/140

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