Add 56/6 and 84/75, Solve 9 2/6 + 1 9/75 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 84/75

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

56/6 + 84/75 is 784/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150
Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 168/150 = 1400 + 168/150 = 1568/150
1568/150 simplified gives 784/75
So, 56/6 + 84/75 = 784/75
In mixed form: 1034/75

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