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Add 42/56 and 2/75

42/56 + 2/75 is 233/300.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    2/75 = 2 × 56/75 × 56 = 112/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/4200 + 112/4200 = 3150 + 112/4200 = 3262/4200
  5. 3262/4200 simplified gives 233/300
  6. So, 42/56 + 2/75 = 233/300

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