Add 81/56 and 45/75
1st number: 1 25/56, 2nd number: 45/75
81/56 + 45/75 is 573/280.
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,
81/56 = 81 × 75/56 × 75 = 6075/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
45/75 = 45 × 56/75 × 56 = 2520/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
6075/4200 + 2520/4200 = 6075 + 2520/4200 = 8595/4200 - 8595/4200 simplified gives 573/280
- So, 81/56 + 45/75 = 573/280
In mixed form: 213/280
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