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Add 70/56 and 42/75

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 42/75

70/56 + 42/75 is 181/100.

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,
    70/56 = 70 × 75/56 × 75 = 5250/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    42/75 = 42 × 56/75 × 56 = 2352/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5250/4200 + 2352/4200 = 5250 + 2352/4200 = 7602/4200
  5. 7602/4200 simplified gives 181/100
  6. So, 70/56 + 42/75 = 181/100
    In mixed form: 181/100

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