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Add 75/30 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 45/56

75/30 + 45/56 is 185/56.

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,
   45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 675/840 = 2100 + 675/840 = 2775/840
5. 2775/840 simplified gives 185/56
6. So, 75/30 + 45/56 = 185/56
   In mixed form: 317/56

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