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Add 7/75 and 6/56

7/75 + 6/56 is 421/2100.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 56/75 × 56 = 392/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    6/56 = 6 × 75/56 × 75 = 450/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/4200 + 450/4200 = 392 + 450/4200 = 842/4200
  5. 842/4200 simplified gives 421/2100
  6. So, 7/75 + 6/56 = 421/2100

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