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Add 27/56 and 25/75

27/56 + 25/75 is 137/168.

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,
   27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   25/75 = 25 × 56/75 × 56 = 1400/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/4200 + 1400/4200 = 2025 + 1400/4200 = 3425/4200
5. 3425/4200 simplified gives 137/168
6. So, 27/56 + 25/75 = 137/168

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