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Add 75/18 and 24/56

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 24/56

75/18 + 24/56 is 193/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   75/18 = 75 × 28/18 × 28 = 2100/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/504 + 216/504 = 2100 + 216/504 = 2316/504
5. 2316/504 simplified gives 193/42
6. So, 75/18 + 24/56 = 193/42
   In mixed form: 425/42

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