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Add 20/56 and 84/75

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

20/56 + 84/75 is 517/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   20/56 = 20 × 75/56 × 75 = 1500/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   84/75 = 84 × 56/75 × 56 = 4704/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/4200 + 4704/4200 = 1500 + 4704/4200 = 6204/4200
5. 6204/4200 simplified gives 517/350
6. So, 20/56 + 84/75 = 517/350
   In mixed form: 1167/350

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