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Add 5/75 and 63/56

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

5/75 + 63/56 is 143/120.

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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,
   5/75 = 5 × 56/75 × 56 = 280/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   63/56 = 63 × 75/56 × 75 = 4725/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/4200 + 4725/4200 = 280 + 4725/4200 = 5005/4200
5. 5005/4200 simplified gives 143/120
6. So, 5/75 + 63/56 = 143/120
   In mixed form: 123/120

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