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Add 75/30 and 63/56

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

75/30 + 63/56 is 29/8.

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,
   63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/840 + 945/840 = 2100 + 945/840 = 3045/840
5. 3045/840 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 75/30 + 63/56 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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