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Add 2/56 and 8/75

2/56 + 8/75 is 299/2100.

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,
    8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/4200 + 448/4200 = 150 + 448/4200 = 598/4200
  5. 598/4200 simplified gives 299/2100
  6. So, 2/56 + 8/75 = 299/2100

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