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Add 6/75 and 56/20

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

6/75 + 56/20 is 72/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   56/20 = 56 × 15/20 × 15 = 840/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/300 + 840/300 = 24 + 840/300 = 864/300
5. 864/300 simplified gives 72/25
6. So, 6/75 + 56/20 = 72/25
   In mixed form: 222/25

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