Add 75/56 and 30/75
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 30/75
75/56 + 30/75 is 487/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
75/56 = 75 × 75/56 × 75 = 5625/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
5625/4200 + 1680/4200 = 5625 + 1680/4200 = 7305/4200 - 7305/4200 simplified gives 487/280
- So, 75/56 + 30/75 = 487/280
In mixed form: 1207/280
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