Add 56/75 and 49/40, Solve 56/75 + 1 9/40 as a fraction

Add 56/75 and 49/40

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

56/75 + 49/40 is 1183/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 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 40 × 15 = 600,
49/40 = 49 × 15/40 × 15 = 735/600
Add the two like fractions:
448/600 + 735/600 = 448 + 735/600 = 1183/600
So, 56/75 + 49/40 = 1183/600
In mixed form: 1583/600

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