Add 63/56 and 50/75, Solve 1 7/56 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 63/56 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 50/75

63/56 + 50/75 is 43/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
63/56 = 63 × 75/56 × 75 = 4725/4200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
Add the two like fractions:
4725/4200 + 2800/4200 = 4725 + 2800/4200 = 7525/4200
7525/4200 simplified gives 43/24
So, 63/56 + 50/75 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24

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