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Add 75/10 and 63/56

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

75/10 + 63/56 is 69/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   75/10 = 75 × 28/10 × 28 = 2100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/280 + 315/280 = 2100 + 315/280 = 2415/280
5. 2415/280 simplified gives 69/8
6. So, 75/10 + 63/56 = 69/8
   In mixed form: 85/8

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