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Add 56/72 and 24/75

56/72 + 24/75 is 247/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    24/75 = 24 × 24/75 × 24 = 576/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1800 + 576/1800 = 1400 + 576/1800 = 1976/1800
  5. 1976/1800 simplified gives 247/225
  6. So, 56/72 + 24/75 = 247/225
    In mixed form: 122/225

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