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Add 98/75 and 45/56

1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 45/56

98/75 + 45/56 is 8863/4200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    98/75 = 98 × 56/75 × 56 = 5488/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    45/56 = 45 × 75/56 × 75 = 3375/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5488/4200 + 3375/4200 = 5488 + 3375/4200 = 8863/4200
  5. So, 98/75 + 45/56 = 8863/4200
    In mixed form: 2463/4200

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