Add 56/10 and 2/75, Solve 5 6/10 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 56/10 and 2/75

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 2/75

56/10 + 2/75 is 422/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
56/10 = 56 × 15/10 × 15 = 840/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
Add the two like fractions:
840/150 + 4/150 = 840 + 4/150 = 844/150
844/150 simplified gives 422/75
So, 56/10 + 2/75 = 422/75
In mixed form: 547/75

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