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Add 49/56 and 2/75

49/56 + 2/75 is 541/600.

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,
    49/56 = 49 × 75/56 × 75 = 3675/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    2/75 = 2 × 56/75 × 56 = 112/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/4200 + 112/4200 = 3675 + 112/4200 = 3787/4200
  5. 3787/4200 simplified gives 541/600
  6. So, 49/56 + 2/75 = 541/600

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