Add 54/75 and 2/56
54/75 + 2/56 is 529/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
54/75 = 54 × 56/75 × 56 = 3024/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
2/56 = 2 × 75/56 × 75 = 150/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/4200 + 150/4200 = 3024 + 150/4200 = 3174/4200 - 3174/4200 simplified gives 529/700
- So, 54/75 + 2/56 = 529/700
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