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Add 84/56 and 18/75

1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 18/75

84/56 + 18/75 is 87/50.

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,
    84/56 = 84 × 75/56 × 75 = 6300/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    18/75 = 18 × 56/75 × 56 = 1008/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/4200 + 1008/4200 = 6300 + 1008/4200 = 7308/4200
  5. 7308/4200 simplified gives 87/50
  6. So, 84/56 + 18/75 = 87/50
    In mixed form: 137/50

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