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Add 35/75 and 4/56

35/75 + 4/56 is 113/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    35/75 = 35 × 56/75 × 56 = 1960/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    4/56 = 4 × 75/56 × 75 = 300/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/4200 + 300/4200 = 1960 + 300/4200 = 2260/4200
  5. 2260/4200 simplified gives 113/210
  6. So, 35/75 + 4/56 = 113/210

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