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Add 56/28 and 6/75

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 6/75

56/28 + 6/75 is 52/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    56/28 = 56 × 75/28 × 75 = 4200/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    6/75 = 6 × 28/75 × 28 = 168/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/2100 + 168/2100 = 4200 + 168/2100 = 4368/2100
  5. 4368/2100 simplified gives 52/25
  6. So, 56/28 + 6/75 = 52/25
    In mixed form: 22/25

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