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Add 56/75 and 14/30

56/75 + 14/30 is 91/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/150 + 70/150 = 112 + 70/150 = 182/150
  5. 182/150 simplified gives 91/75
  6. So, 56/75 + 14/30 = 91/75
    In mixed form: 116/75

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