Add 2/56 and 42/75
2/56 + 42/75 is 417/700.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 75/56 × 75 = 150/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
42/75 = 42 × 56/75 × 56 = 2352/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/4200 + 2352/4200 = 150 + 2352/4200 = 2502/4200 - 2502/4200 simplified gives 417/700
- So, 2/56 + 42/75 = 417/700
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