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Add 56/75 and 14/48

56/75 + 14/48 is 623/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    56/75 = 56 × 16/75 × 16 = 896/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1200 + 350/1200 = 896 + 350/1200 = 1246/1200
  5. 1246/1200 simplified gives 623/600
  6. So, 56/75 + 14/48 = 623/600
    In mixed form: 123/600

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