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Add 75/18 and 72/56

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

75/18 + 72/56 is 229/42.

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,
   72/56 = 72 × 9/56 × 9 = 648/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/504 + 648/504 = 2100 + 648/504 = 2748/504
5. 2748/504 simplified gives 229/42
6. So, 75/18 + 72/56 = 229/42
   In mixed form: 519/42

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