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Add 35/56 and 14/75

35/56 + 14/75 is 487/600.

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,
    35/56 = 35 × 75/56 × 75 = 2625/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    14/75 = 14 × 56/75 × 56 = 784/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/4200 + 784/4200 = 2625 + 784/4200 = 3409/4200
  5. 3409/4200 simplified gives 487/600
  6. So, 35/56 + 14/75 = 487/600

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