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Add 3/75 and 56/16

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

3/75 + 56/16 is 177/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   3/75 = 3 × 16/75 × 16 = 48/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   56/16 = 56 × 75/16 × 75 = 4200/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/1200 + 4200/1200 = 48 + 4200/1200 = 4248/1200
5. 4248/1200 simplified gives 177/50
6. So, 3/75 + 56/16 = 177/50
   In mixed form: 327/50

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