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Add 2/56 and 4/75

2/56 + 4/75 is 187/2100.

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,
    4/75 = 4 × 56/75 × 56 = 224/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/4200 + 224/4200 = 150 + 224/4200 = 374/4200
  5. 374/4200 simplified gives 187/2100
  6. So, 2/56 + 4/75 = 187/2100

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