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Add 5/56 and 30/75

5/56 + 30/75 is 137/280.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 75/56 × 75 = 375/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/4200 + 1680/4200 = 375 + 1680/4200 = 2055/4200
  5. 2055/4200 simplified gives 137/280
  6. So, 5/56 + 30/75 = 137/280

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