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Add 24/56 and 90/75

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/75

24/56 + 90/75 is 57/35.

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,
   24/56 = 24 × 75/56 × 75 = 1800/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   90/75 = 90 × 56/75 × 56 = 5040/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/4200 + 5040/4200 = 1800 + 5040/4200 = 6840/4200
5. 6840/4200 simplified gives 57/35
6. So, 24/56 + 90/75 = 57/35
   In mixed form: 122/35

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