Add 56/2 and 10/75
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 10/75
56/2 + 10/75 is 422/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
56/2 = 56 × 75/2 × 75 = 4200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/150 + 20/150 = 4200 + 20/150 = 4220/150 - 4220/150 simplified gives 422/15
- So, 56/2 + 10/75 = 422/15
In mixed form: 282/15
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