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Add 56/75 and 98/18

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

56/75 + 98/18 is 1393/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/450 + 2450/450 = 336 + 2450/450 = 2786/450
5. 2786/450 simplified gives 1393/225
6. So, 56/75 + 98/18 = 1393/225
   In mixed form: 643/225

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