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Add 56/20 and 4/75

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 4/75

56/20 + 4/75 is 214/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   56/20 = 56 × 15/20 × 15 = 840/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/300 + 16/300 = 840 + 16/300 = 856/300
5. 856/300 simplified gives 214/75
6. So, 56/20 + 4/75 = 214/75
   In mixed form: 264/75

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