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Add 75/24 and 7/56

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 7/56

75/24 + 7/56 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/168 + 21/168 = 525 + 21/168 = 546/168
5. 546/168 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 75/24 + 7/56 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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