Add 8/75 and 15/56
8/75 + 15/56 is 1573/4200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
15/56 = 15 × 75/56 × 75 = 1125/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
448/4200 + 1125/4200 = 448 + 1125/4200 = 1573/4200 - So, 8/75 + 15/56 = 1573/4200
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