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Add 56/75 and 45/98

56/75 + 45/98 is 8863/7350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    56/75 = 56 × 98/75 × 98 = 5488/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    45/98 = 45 × 75/98 × 75 = 3375/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5488/7350 + 3375/7350 = 5488 + 3375/7350 = 8863/7350
  5. So, 56/75 + 45/98 = 8863/7350
    In mixed form: 11513/7350

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