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Add 56/21 and 12/75

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 12/75

56/21 + 12/75 is 212/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   56/21 = 56 × 25/21 × 25 = 1400/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   12/75 = 12 × 7/75 × 7 = 84/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/525 + 84/525 = 1400 + 84/525 = 1484/525
5. 1484/525 simplified gives 212/75
6. So, 56/21 + 12/75 = 212/75
   In mixed form: 262/75

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