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Add 56/10 and 24/75

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 24/75

56/10 + 24/75 is 148/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    56/10 = 56 × 15/10 × 15 = 840/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/150 + 48/150 = 840 + 48/150 = 888/150
  5. 888/150 simplified gives 148/25
  6. So, 56/10 + 24/75 = 148/25
    In mixed form: 523/25

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