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Add 72/75 and 10/56

72/75 + 10/56 is 797/700.

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,
    72/75 = 72 × 56/75 × 56 = 4032/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    10/56 = 10 × 75/56 × 75 = 750/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/4200 + 750/4200 = 4032 + 750/4200 = 4782/4200
  5. 4782/4200 simplified gives 797/700
  6. So, 72/75 + 10/56 = 797/700
    In mixed form: 197/700

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