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Add 56/18 and 84/75

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

56/18 + 84/75 is 952/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   84/75 = 84 × 6/75 × 6 = 504/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/450 + 504/450 = 1400 + 504/450 = 1904/450
5. 1904/450 simplified gives 952/225
6. So, 56/18 + 84/75 = 952/225
   In mixed form: 452/225

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