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Add 70/56 and 63/75

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 63/75

70/56 + 63/75 is 209/100.

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,
    63/75 = 63 × 56/75 × 56 = 3528/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5250/4200 + 3528/4200 = 5250 + 3528/4200 = 8778/4200
  5. 8778/4200 simplified gives 209/100
  6. So, 70/56 + 63/75 = 209/100
    In mixed form: 29/100

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