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Add 56/15 and 1/75

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 1/75

56/15 + 1/75 is 281/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    56/15 = 56 × 5/15 × 5 = 280/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    1/75 = 1 × 1/75 × 1 = 1/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/75 + 1/75 = 280 + 1/75 = 281/75
  5. So, 56/15 + 1/75 = 281/75
    In mixed form: 356/75

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