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Add 3/56 and 50/75

3/56 + 50/75 is 121/168.

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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,
   3/56 = 3 × 75/56 × 75 = 225/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   50/75 = 50 × 56/75 × 56 = 2800/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/4200 + 2800/4200 = 225 + 2800/4200 = 3025/4200
5. 3025/4200 simplified gives 121/168
6. So, 3/56 + 50/75 = 121/168

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