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Add 2/8 and 56/75

2/8 + 56/75 is 299/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   2/8 = 2 × 75/8 × 75 = 150/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   56/75 = 56 × 8/75 × 8 = 448/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/600 + 448/600 = 150 + 448/600 = 598/600
5. 598/600 simplified gives 299/300
6. So, 2/8 + 56/75 = 299/300

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