Add 81/75 and 50/56, Solve 1 6/75 + 50/56 as a fraction

Add 81/75 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 50/56

81/75 + 50/56 is 1381/700.

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,
81/75 = 81 × 56/75 × 56 = 4536/4200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200
Add the two like fractions:
4536/4200 + 3750/4200 = 4536 + 3750/4200 = 8286/4200
8286/4200 simplified gives 1381/700
So, 81/75 + 50/56 = 1381/700
In mixed form: 1681/700

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