Add 56/75 and 75/50, Solve 56/75 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 56/75 and 75/50

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

56/75 + 75/50 is 337/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
Add the two like fractions:
112/150 + 225/150 = 112 + 225/150 = 337/150
So, 56/75 + 75/50 = 337/150
In mixed form: 237/150

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