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Add 75/20 and 50/56

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 50/56

75/20 + 50/56 is 65/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   75/20 = 75 × 14/20 × 14 = 1050/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/280 + 250/280 = 1050 + 250/280 = 1300/280
5. 1300/280 simplified gives 65/14
6. So, 75/20 + 50/56 = 65/14
   In mixed form: 49/14

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