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Add 75/56 and 14/75

1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 14/75

75/56 + 14/75 is 6409/4200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    75/56 = 75 × 75/56 × 75 = 5625/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    14/75 = 14 × 56/75 × 56 = 784/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5625/4200 + 784/4200 = 5625 + 784/4200 = 6409/4200
  5. So, 75/56 + 14/75 = 6409/4200
    In mixed form: 12209/4200

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