Add 75/56 and 1/70
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 1/70
75/56 + 1/70 is 379/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Add the two like fractions:
375/280 + 4/280 = 375 + 4/280 = 379/280 - So, 75/56 + 1/70 = 379/280
In mixed form: 199/280
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