Add 8/56 and 21/75
8/56 + 21/75 is 74/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
8/56 = 8 × 75/56 × 75 = 600/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
21/75 = 21 × 56/75 × 56 = 1176/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
600/4200 + 1176/4200 = 600 + 1176/4200 = 1776/4200 - 1776/4200 simplified gives 74/175
- So, 8/56 + 21/75 = 74/175
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