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Add 48/75 and 70/56

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

48/75 + 70/56 is 189/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   48/75 = 48 × 56/75 × 56 = 2688/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   70/56 = 70 × 75/56 × 75 = 5250/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/4200 + 5250/4200 = 2688 + 5250/4200 = 7938/4200
5. 7938/4200 simplified gives 189/100
6. So, 48/75 + 70/56 = 189/100
   In mixed form: 189/100

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