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Add 2/75 and 56/80

2/75 + 56/80 is 109/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 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 80 × 15 = 1200,
   56/80 = 56 × 15/80 × 15 = 840/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/1200 + 840/1200 = 32 + 840/1200 = 872/1200
5. 872/1200 simplified gives 109/150
6. So, 2/75 + 56/80 = 109/150

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