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Add 75/18 and 60/56

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

75/18 + 60/56 is 110/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/504 + 540/504 = 2100 + 540/504 = 2640/504
5. 2640/504 simplified gives 110/21
6. So, 75/18 + 60/56 = 110/21
   In mixed form: 55/21

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