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Add 48/56 and 60/75

48/56 + 60/75 is 58/35.

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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,
   48/56 = 48 × 75/56 × 75 = 3600/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   60/75 = 60 × 56/75 × 56 = 3360/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/4200 + 3360/4200 = 3600 + 3360/4200 = 6960/4200
5. 6960/4200 simplified gives 58/35
6. So, 48/56 + 60/75 = 58/35
   In mixed form: 123/35

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