Add 56/48 and 12/75, Solve 1 8/48 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 56/48 and 12/75

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 12/75

56/48 + 12/75 is 199/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
12/75 = 12 × 16/75 × 16 = 192/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1400/1200 + 192/1200 = 1400 + 192/1200 = 1592/1200
1592/1200 simplified gives 199/150
So, 56/48 + 12/75 = 199/150
In mixed form: 149/150

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