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Add 75/30 and 35/56

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 35/56

75/30 + 35/56 is 25/8.

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,
   35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 525/840 = 2100 + 525/840 = 2625/840
5. 2625/840 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 75/30 + 35/56 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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