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Add 56/75 and 49/48

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

56/75 + 49/48 is 707/400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   56/75 = 56 × 16/75 × 16 = 896/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   49/48 = 49 × 25/48 × 25 = 1225/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/1200 + 1225/1200 = 896 + 1225/1200 = 2121/1200
5. 2121/1200 simplified gives 707/400
6. So, 56/75 + 49/48 = 707/400
   In mixed form: 1307/400

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