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Add 70/56 and 75/54

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 1 21/54

70/56 + 75/54 is 95/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    70/56 = 70 × 27/56 × 27 = 1890/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    75/54 = 75 × 28/54 × 28 = 2100/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1512 + 2100/1512 = 1890 + 2100/1512 = 3990/1512
  5. 3990/1512 simplified gives 95/36
  6. So, 70/56 + 75/54 = 95/36
    In mixed form: 223/36

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