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Add 75/10 and 12/56

1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 12/56

75/10 + 12/56 is 54/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    75/10 = 75 × 28/10 × 28 = 2100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/280 + 60/280 = 2100 + 60/280 = 2160/280
  5. 2160/280 simplified gives 54/7
  6. So, 75/10 + 12/56 = 54/7
    In mixed form: 75/7

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