Add 56/75 and 5/6, Solve 56/75 + 5/6 as a fraction

Add 56/75 and 5/6

56/75 + 5/6 is 79/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150
Add the two like fractions:
112/150 + 125/150 = 112 + 125/150 = 237/150
237/150 simplified gives 79/50
So, 56/75 + 5/6 = 79/50
In mixed form: 129/50

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