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Add 75/30 and 18/56

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 18/56

75/30 + 18/56 is 79/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   75/30 = 75 × 28/30 × 28 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 270/840 = 2100 + 270/840 = 2370/840
5. 2370/840 simplified gives 79/28
6. So, 75/30 + 18/56 = 79/28
   In mixed form: 223/28

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