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Add 8/56 and 7/75

8/56 + 7/75 is 124/525.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 56/75 × 56 = 392/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/4200 + 392/4200 = 600 + 392/4200 = 992/4200
  5. 992/4200 simplified gives 124/525
  6. So, 8/56 + 7/75 = 124/525

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