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Add 56/24 and 27/75

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 27/75

56/24 + 27/75 is 202/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   27/75 = 27 × 8/75 × 8 = 216/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/600 + 216/600 = 1400 + 216/600 = 1616/600
5. 1616/600 simplified gives 202/75
6. So, 56/24 + 27/75 = 202/75
   In mixed form: 252/75

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