Add 75/56 and 56/70, Solve 1 19/56 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 75/56 and 56/70

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 56/70

75/56 + 56/70 is 599/280.

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,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280
Add the two like fractions:
375/280 + 224/280 = 375 + 224/280 = 599/280
So, 75/56 + 56/70 = 599/280
In mixed form: 239/280

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