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Add 56/75 and 14/32

56/75 + 14/32 is 1421/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    56/75 = 56 × 32/75 × 32 = 1792/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    14/32 = 14 × 75/32 × 75 = 1050/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/2400 + 1050/2400 = 1792 + 1050/2400 = 2842/2400
  5. 2842/2400 simplified gives 1421/1200
  6. So, 56/75 + 14/32 = 1421/1200
    In mixed form: 1221/1200

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