Add 75/6 and 75/56
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 1 19/56
75/6 + 75/56 is 775/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
75/6 = 75 × 28/6 × 28 = 2100/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/168 + 225/168 = 2100 + 225/168 = 2325/168 - 2325/168 simplified gives 775/56
- So, 75/6 + 75/56 = 775/56
In mixed form: 1347/56
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