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Add 7/56 and 56/75

7/56 + 56/75 is 523/600.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   7/56 = 7 × 75/56 × 75 = 525/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   56/75 = 56 × 56/75 × 56 = 3136/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/4200 + 3136/4200 = 525 + 3136/4200 = 3661/4200
5. 3661/4200 simplified gives 523/600
6. So, 7/56 + 56/75 = 523/600

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