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Add 12/75 and 56/49

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

12/75 + 56/49 is 228/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   12/75 = 12 × 49/75 × 49 = 588/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   56/49 = 56 × 75/49 × 75 = 4200/3675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/3675 + 4200/3675 = 588 + 4200/3675 = 4788/3675
5. 4788/3675 simplified gives 228/175
6. So, 12/75 + 56/49 = 228/175
   In mixed form: 153/175

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