Add 56/75 and 14/8, Solve 56/75 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 56/75 and 14/8

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

56/75 + 14/8 is 749/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
14/8 = 14 × 75/8 × 75 = 1050/600
Add the two like fractions:
448/600 + 1050/600 = 448 + 1050/600 = 1498/600
1498/600 simplified gives 749/300
So, 56/75 + 14/8 = 749/300
In mixed form: 2149/300

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