Add 2/56 and 56/75
2/56 + 56/75 is 1643/2100.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 56/75 × 56 = 3136/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/4200 + 3136/4200 = 150 + 3136/4200 = 3286/4200 - 3286/4200 simplified gives 1643/2100
- So, 2/56 + 56/75 = 1643/2100
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