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Add 75/54 and 6/56

1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 6/56

75/54 + 6/56 is 377/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    75/54 = 75 × 28/54 × 28 = 2100/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1512 + 162/1512 = 2100 + 162/1512 = 2262/1512
  5. 2262/1512 simplified gives 377/252
  6. So, 75/54 + 6/56 = 377/252
    In mixed form: 1125/252

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