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Add 56/21 and 60/75

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 60/75

56/21 + 60/75 is 52/15.

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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,
   60/75 = 60 × 7/75 × 7 = 420/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/525 + 420/525 = 1400 + 420/525 = 1820/525
5. 1820/525 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 56/21 + 60/75 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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