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Add 56/75 and 42/54

56/75 + 42/54 is 343/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   56/75 = 56 × 18/75 × 18 = 1008/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1350 + 1050/1350 = 1008 + 1050/1350 = 2058/1350
5. 2058/1350 simplified gives 343/225
6. So, 56/75 + 42/54 = 343/225
   In mixed form: 1118/225

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