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Add 56/75 and 98/16

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

56/75 + 98/16 is 4123/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 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 16 × 75 = 1200,
   98/16 = 98 × 75/16 × 75 = 7350/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/1200 + 7350/1200 = 896 + 7350/1200 = 8246/1200
5. 8246/1200 simplified gives 4123/600
6. So, 56/75 + 98/16 = 4123/600
   In mixed form: 6523/600

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