Add 42/56 and 5/75
42/56 + 5/75 is 49/60.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
5/75 = 5 × 56/75 × 56 = 280/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/4200 + 280/4200 = 3150 + 280/4200 = 3430/4200 - 3430/4200 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 42/56 + 5/75 = 49/60
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