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Add 56/75 and 49/56

56/75 + 49/56 is 973/600.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   56/75 = 56 × 56/75 × 56 = 3136/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   49/56 = 49 × 75/56 × 75 = 3675/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/4200 + 3675/4200 = 3136 + 3675/4200 = 6811/4200
5. 6811/4200 simplified gives 973/600
6. So, 56/75 + 49/56 = 973/600
   In mixed form: 1373/600

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