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Add 75/56 and 42/25

1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 1 17/25

75/56 + 42/25 is 4227/1400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    75/56 = 75 × 25/56 × 25 = 1875/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/1400 + 2352/1400 = 1875 + 2352/1400 = 4227/1400
  5. So, 75/56 + 42/25 = 4227/1400
    In mixed form: 327/1400

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