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Add 54/56 and 35/75

54/56 + 35/75 is 601/420.

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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,
   54/56 = 54 × 75/56 × 75 = 4050/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   35/75 = 35 × 56/75 × 56 = 1960/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/4200 + 1960/4200 = 4050 + 1960/4200 = 6010/4200
5. 6010/4200 simplified gives 601/420
6. So, 54/56 + 35/75 = 601/420
   In mixed form: 1181/420

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