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Add 42/56 and 98/75

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 23/75

42/56 + 98/75 is 617/300.

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,
   42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   98/75 = 98 × 56/75 × 56 = 5488/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/4200 + 5488/4200 = 3150 + 5488/4200 = 8638/4200
5. 8638/4200 simplified gives 617/300
6. So, 42/56 + 98/75 = 617/300
   In mixed form: 217/300

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