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Add 10/75 and 56/24

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

10/75 + 56/24 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/600 + 1400/600 = 80 + 1400/600 = 1480/600
5. 1480/600 simplified gives 37/15
6. So, 10/75 + 56/24 = 37/15
   In mixed form: 27/15

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