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Add 45/75 and 1/56

45/75 + 1/56 is 173/280.

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,
    45/75 = 45 × 56/75 × 56 = 2520/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    1/56 = 1 × 75/56 × 75 = 75/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/4200 + 75/4200 = 2520 + 75/4200 = 2595/4200
  5. 2595/4200 simplified gives 173/280
  6. So, 45/75 + 1/56 = 173/280

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