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Add 20/12 and 56/75

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 56/75

20/12 + 56/75 is 181/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/300 + 224/300 = 500 + 224/300 = 724/300
5. 724/300 simplified gives 181/75
6. So, 20/12 + 56/75 = 181/75
   In mixed form: 231/75

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