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Add 56/4 and 12/75

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 12/75

56/4 + 12/75 is 354/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    56/4 = 56 × 75/4 × 75 = 4200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/300 + 48/300 = 4200 + 48/300 = 4248/300
  5. 4248/300 simplified gives 354/25
  6. So, 56/4 + 12/75 = 354/25
    In mixed form: 144/25

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