Add 75/56 and 63/40, Solve 1 19/56 + 1 23/40 as a fraction

Add 75/56 and 63/40

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

75/56 + 63/40 is 102/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
Add the two like fractions:
375/280 + 441/280 = 375 + 441/280 = 816/280
816/280 simplified gives 102/35
So, 75/56 + 63/40 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35

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