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Add 49/56 and 54/75

49/56 + 54/75 is 319/200.

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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,
   49/56 = 49 × 75/56 × 75 = 3675/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   54/75 = 54 × 56/75 × 56 = 3024/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/4200 + 3024/4200 = 3675 + 3024/4200 = 6699/4200
5. 6699/4200 simplified gives 319/200
6. So, 49/56 + 54/75 = 319/200
   In mixed form: 1119/200

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