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Add 70/56 and 2/75

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 2/75

70/56 + 2/75 is 383/300.

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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,
   70/56 = 70 × 75/56 × 75 = 5250/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   2/75 = 2 × 56/75 × 56 = 112/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/4200 + 112/4200 = 5250 + 112/4200 = 5362/4200
5. 5362/4200 simplified gives 383/300
6. So, 70/56 + 2/75 = 383/300
   In mixed form: 183/300

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