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Add 2/75 and 56/48

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

2/75 + 56/48 is 179/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/1200 + 1400/1200 = 32 + 1400/1200 = 1432/1200
5. 1432/1200 simplified gives 179/150
6. So, 2/75 + 56/48 = 179/150
   In mixed form: 129/150

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