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Add 56/75 and 50/56

56/75 + 50/56 is 3443/2100.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/4200 + 3750/4200 = 3136 + 3750/4200 = 6886/4200
5. 6886/4200 simplified gives 3443/2100
6. So, 56/75 + 50/56 = 3443/2100
   In mixed form: 11343/2100

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