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Add 75/2 and 56/75

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 56/75

75/2 + 56/75 is 5737/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   75/2 = 75 × 75/2 × 75 = 5625/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5625/150 + 112/150 = 5625 + 112/150 = 5737/150
5. So, 75/2 + 56/75 = 5737/150
   In mixed form: 3837/150

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