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Add 56/75 and 4/8

56/75 + 4/8 is 187/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    4/8 = 4 × 75/8 × 75 = 300/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/600 + 300/600 = 448 + 300/600 = 748/600
  5. 748/600 simplified gives 187/150
  6. So, 56/75 + 4/8 = 187/150
    In mixed form: 137/150

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