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Add 64/75 and 10/56

64/75 + 10/56 is 2167/2100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    64/75 = 64 × 56/75 × 56 = 3584/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    10/56 = 10 × 75/56 × 75 = 750/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3584/4200 + 750/4200 = 3584 + 750/4200 = 4334/4200
  5. 4334/4200 simplified gives 2167/2100
  6. So, 64/75 + 10/56 = 2167/2100
    In mixed form: 167/2100

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