Add 4/56 and 72/75
4/56 + 72/75 is 361/350.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 75/56 × 75 = 300/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
72/75 = 72 × 56/75 × 56 = 4032/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
300/4200 + 4032/4200 = 300 + 4032/4200 = 4332/4200 - 4332/4200 simplified gives 361/350
- So, 4/56 + 72/75 = 361/350
In mixed form: 111/350
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