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Add 56/75 and 98/36

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

56/75 + 98/36 is 1561/450.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   56/75 = 56 × 12/75 × 12 = 672/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/900 + 2450/900 = 672 + 2450/900 = 3122/900
5. 3122/900 simplified gives 1561/450
6. So, 56/75 + 98/36 = 1561/450
   In mixed form: 3211/450

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