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Add 75/50 and 1/56

1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 1/56

75/50 + 1/56 is 85/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    75/50 = 75 × 28/50 × 28 = 2100/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1400 + 25/1400 = 2100 + 25/1400 = 2125/1400
  5. 2125/1400 simplified gives 85/56
  6. So, 75/50 + 1/56 = 85/56
    In mixed form: 129/56

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