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Add 56/75 and 14/24

56/75 + 14/24 is 133/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/600 + 350/600 = 448 + 350/600 = 798/600
  5. 798/600 simplified gives 133/100
  6. So, 56/75 + 14/24 = 133/100
    In mixed form: 133/100

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