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Add 75/25 and 56/18

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

75/25 + 56/18 is 55/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   75/25 = 75 × 18/25 × 18 = 1350/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/450 + 1400/450 = 1350 + 1400/450 = 2750/450
5. 2750/450 simplified gives 55/9
6. So, 75/25 + 56/18 = 55/9
   In mixed form: 61/9

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