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Add 75/56 and 6/75

1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 6/75

75/56 + 6/75 is 1987/1400.

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,
    6/75 = 6 × 56/75 × 56 = 336/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5625/4200 + 336/4200 = 5625 + 336/4200 = 5961/4200
  5. 5961/4200 simplified gives 1987/1400
  6. So, 75/56 + 6/75 = 1987/1400
    In mixed form: 1587/1400

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