Add 96/75 and 50/56, Solve 1 21/75 + 50/56 as a fraction

Add 96/75 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 50/56

96/75 + 50/56 is 1521/700.

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,
96/75 = 96 × 56/75 × 56 = 5376/4200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200
Add the two like fractions:
5376/4200 + 3750/4200 = 5376 + 3750/4200 = 9126/4200
9126/4200 simplified gives 1521/700
So, 96/75 + 50/56 = 1521/700
In mixed form: 2121/700

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