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Add 21/75 and 24/56

21/75 + 24/56 is 124/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   21/75 = 21 × 56/75 × 56 = 1176/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   24/56 = 24 × 75/56 × 75 = 1800/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/4200 + 1800/4200 = 1176 + 1800/4200 = 2976/4200
5. 2976/4200 simplified gives 124/175
6. So, 21/75 + 24/56 = 124/175

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