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Add 8/75 and 10/56

8/75 + 10/56 is 599/2100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    10/56 = 10 × 75/56 × 75 = 750/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/4200 + 750/4200 = 448 + 750/4200 = 1198/4200
  5. 1198/4200 simplified gives 599/2100
  6. So, 8/75 + 10/56 = 599/2100

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