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Add 56/8 and 12/75

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 12/75

56/8 + 12/75 is 179/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    56/8 = 56 × 75/8 × 75 = 4200/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/600 + 96/600 = 4200 + 96/600 = 4296/600
  5. 4296/600 simplified gives 179/25
  6. So, 56/8 + 12/75 = 179/25
    In mixed form: 74/25

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