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Add 56/75 and 12/45

56/75 + 12/45 is 76/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/225 + 60/225 = 168 + 60/225 = 228/225
  5. 228/225 simplified gives 76/75
  6. So, 56/75 + 12/45 = 76/75
    In mixed form: 11/75

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