Add 56/75 and 35/72
56/75 + 35/72 is 2219/1800.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
56/75 = 56 × 24/75 × 24 = 1344/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
35/72 = 35 × 25/72 × 25 = 875/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1800 + 875/1800 = 1344 + 875/1800 = 2219/1800 - So, 56/75 + 35/72 = 2219/1800
In mixed form: 1419/1800
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