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Add 8/56 and 28/75

8/56 + 28/75 is 271/525.

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,
    8/56 = 8 × 75/56 × 75 = 600/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    28/75 = 28 × 56/75 × 56 = 1568/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/4200 + 1568/4200 = 600 + 1568/4200 = 2168/4200
  5. 2168/4200 simplified gives 271/525
  6. So, 8/56 + 28/75 = 271/525

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