Add 5/56 and 28/75
5/56 + 28/75 is 1943/4200.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 75/56 × 75 = 375/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
28/75 = 28 × 56/75 × 56 = 1568/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
375/4200 + 1568/4200 = 375 + 1568/4200 = 1943/4200 - So, 5/56 + 28/75 = 1943/4200
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