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Add 75/56 and 4/48

1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 4/48

75/56 + 4/48 is 239/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    75/56 = 75 × 6/56 × 6 = 450/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/336 + 28/336 = 450 + 28/336 = 478/336
  5. 478/336 simplified gives 239/168
  6. So, 75/56 + 4/48 = 239/168
    In mixed form: 171/168

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