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Add 7/56 and 6/75

7/56 + 6/75 is 41/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    7/56 = 7 × 75/56 × 75 = 525/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    6/75 = 6 × 56/75 × 56 = 336/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/4200 + 336/4200 = 525 + 336/4200 = 861/4200
  5. 861/4200 simplified gives 41/200
  6. So, 7/56 + 6/75 = 41/200

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