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Add 4/56 and 64/75

4/56 + 64/75 is 971/1050.

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,
    4/56 = 4 × 75/56 × 75 = 300/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    64/75 = 64 × 56/75 × 56 = 3584/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/4200 + 3584/4200 = 300 + 3584/4200 = 3884/4200
  5. 3884/4200 simplified gives 971/1050
  6. So, 4/56 + 64/75 = 971/1050

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