Add 56/75 and 45/28, Solve 56/75 + 1 17/28 as a fraction

Add 56/75 and 45/28

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

56/75 + 45/28 is 4943/2100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
56/75 = 56 × 28/75 × 28 = 1568/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
45/28 = 45 × 75/28 × 75 = 3375/2100
Add the two like fractions:
1568/2100 + 3375/2100 = 1568 + 3375/2100 = 4943/2100
So, 56/75 + 45/28 = 4943/2100
In mixed form: 2743/2100

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