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Add 75/25 and 56/49

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

75/25 + 56/49 is 29/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   75/25 = 75 × 49/25 × 49 = 3675/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   56/49 = 56 × 25/49 × 25 = 1400/1225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/1225 + 1400/1225 = 3675 + 1400/1225 = 5075/1225
5. 5075/1225 simplified gives 29/7
6. So, 75/25 + 56/49 = 29/7
   In mixed form: 41/7

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