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Add 2/32 and 75/56

1^st number: 2/32, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

2/32 + 75/56 is 157/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   75/56 = 75 × 4/56 × 4 = 300/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/224 + 300/224 = 14 + 300/224 = 314/224
5. 314/224 simplified gives 157/112
6. So, 2/32 + 75/56 = 157/112
   In mixed form: 145/112

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